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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
12 February 2026
The Local Court in Alice Springs is closed on 12 February, 2026, due to flooding in the area.
29 October 2025
Changes to the listing of Domestic Violence Hearings in the Darwin Local Court.
9 October 2025
Important information for legal practitioners, police, corrections and other court users regarding plans during the end-of-year reduction in service.