About local courts and children's courts
Most criminal and civil cases first enter the New South Wales court system via the local court.
All opening times for local courts in NSW are online, and you can use the court listing and sittings information to find out when a local court sits and when different types of cases can be heard at that court.
The Children’s Court NSW deals with cases involving children including criminal and care and protection cases.
Related agencies
Children's courts
Courts and court services
Commissions and Commissioners
Last updated: 2 July 2025