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District Court New South Wales

About us

The District Court of New South Wales is the intermediate court in the state's judicial hierarchy. It is the largest trial court in Australia and has an appellate jurisdiction. The Judges of the District Court also preside over the Medical Tribunal of New South Wales.

Overview about the work of the District Court of NSW include the types of matters the court deals with

District Court hears criminal, civil, and some appeal matters

Chief Judge and Judicial Officers

Role of the Chief Judge, Judicial Officers, and Registrars

Client service charter

The Court is committed to providing a high standard of service

Learn about the range of roles and how to find job posts

The story behind the founding of the District Court in 1858

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Chief Judge and judicial officers

Security in the courts

Access for people with disability

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future.

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