LOCAL COURT OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY NOTICE TO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, POLICE, CORRECTIONS AND COURT USERS REGARDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR KATHERINE LOCAL COURT.
Due to flooding and subsequent road closures in the Katherine town and region, the Local Court in Katherine is cancelled for Monday 9 March, Tuesday 10 March and Wednesday 11 March.
It is hoped to resume normal Court services on Thursday 12 March.
The Court due to sit in BARUNGA on Wednesday 11 March is CANCELLED.
The Court sittings in LAJAMANU and KALKARINGI on 17, 18, and 19 March are CANCELLED.
No defendants currently in custody at Correctional facilities will be required to attend Court in Katherine in person this week.
Any persons arrested in the next few days may apply for a review of refusal of police bail over the telephone, and if refused, will be brought to Court in Katherine on Thursday 12 March.
- In custody matters
- On bail or Summons or Notice to Appear
- Witnesses
- Domestic and Family Violence applications
Criminal matters
In custody:
Any defendants currently being held in custody or who may come into custody, at the Katherine Watchhouse can apply for a review of bail by telephone. During business hours, the Darwin or Alice Springs Local Court Chambers should be contacted. Outside of business hours the on-call Judge should be contacted.
On bail or Summons or Notice to Appear:
All criminal matters listed for Monday 9 March and Tuesday 10 March, where the defendant is not in custody will be adjourned for one week, to Monday 16 March or Tuesday 17 March at 9.30am. Any bail conditions will continue.
Witnesses
If you are a witness for a hearing please contact the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Witness Assistance Service on 1800 659 449, for any updates as to when you may be required in Court.
Domestic and family violence applications
Any current applications for domestic and family violence orders will continue and be adjourned to be heard at the same time as any relevant criminal charges.
Should any person need an urgent domestic violence order they should contact the NT Police at first instance.
This notice will be updated once further information as to road and other closures is available. Should flooding again occur in the Katherine township these arrangements will be amended.
Notice 02/2026 – Date 09 March
Elizabeth Morris
Chief Judge
Northern Territory Local Court
Nichols Place
Cnr Cavenagh and Bennett Street
Darwin NT 0800