Welcome to the Northern Territory Local Court
The Local Court of the Northern Territory is established by the Local Court Act 2015. The Local Court is the first level of the Northern Territory's two tier court system and in the great majority of cases is the first point of contact that members of the public have with the judicial system. The Court handles the greatest proportion of cases in the Northern Territory, dealing with both criminal and civil cases.
Court Updates
Changes to the listing of Domestic Violence Hearings in the Darwin Local Court.
Important information for legal practitioners, police, corrections and other court users regarding plans during the end-of-year reduction in service.
Local Court Notice 3 of 2025: The Darwin Youth Court will be conducting a mention list for matters where a report has been ordered as to the mental condition of a youth,