Local Court Practice Note 25A

18/01/2022

Practice support: COVID-19

The Local Court of NSW continues to be severely affected by COVID cases. Accordingly, the Chief Magistrate, His Honour Judge Peter Johnstone, in consultation with stakeholders, has made the decision to vacate all defended hearings (including hearings where the defendant is in custody) statewide up until and including Friday 4 February 2022. View Local Court Memorandum 25A.