Downing Centre to reopen late 2025
Due to flooding from a burst water main, the Downing Centre is closed for essential repairs. Listings are being held at alternative locations. The Downing Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, 19 December 2025. Limited District Court sittings are due to resume 19 January 2026, returning to full time sitting capacity from Monday 2 February 2026.
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District Court Fixed Vacation Period 2025-2026
The District Court vacation will commence at the conclusion of sittings on Friday 19 December 2025. A duty Judge will be available to hear any urgent matters, by arrangement only, from Monday 12 January 2026. Please contact ag_sdc_crime@justice.nsw.gov.au to obtain a listing date or request further information.
Sydney District Court will resume sitting on a limited basis from 19 January 2026. All other locations will commence sitting from Monday 2 February 2026, the first day of the 2026 Law Term.
