Criminal lawyer for Hay Local Court
Hay Local Court sits in week 1 of the Local Court calendar, and its registry opens only on sitting days. Balranald's court is not currently operating, so Balranald matters are also referred to Hay. John can advise you before the date and appear for you. Hay is just under three hours from Wagga Wagga.
John drives from Wagga Wagga: 268 km, about 2 hours 50 minutes via the Sturt Highway.
Hay Local Court
Local Court
- Address
- Corner of Moppett and Pine Streets, Hay NSW 2711
- Sits
- Week 1: Monday for the all charges list and defended hearings, and Tuesday for defended hearings in odd months.
- Registry
- Open on court sitting days only
- From Wagga Wagga
- 268 km, about 2 hours 50 minutes via the Sturt Highway
- Matters heard
- Criminal charges, AVOs, Drink and drug driving, Traffic and licence appeals
A once-a-month court on the Sturt Highway
Hay is on the Griffith circuit. The all charges list and defended hearings are on the Monday of week 1, with further hearings on the Tuesday in odd-numbered months.
Balranald Local Court is not currently operating, and its matters are referred to Hay.
With the registry open only on sitting days, call John early. He can contact the court and the prosecution for you between sittings.
Your day at Hay Local Court
- 1
Before the day
Call John with your Court Attendance Notice or AVO papers. He can often speak to the prosecutor before your court date.
- 2
Arrive early
Most lists start at 9:30am. Allow time for parking and security, and let the court officer know you are there.
- 3
When your matter is called
John speaks for you. At a first mention the court usually sets the next step rather than deciding the case.
- 4
Before you leave
Make sure you know your next court date and any bail or AVO conditions you must follow.
Hay note
Hay has no audio visual link, so custody appearances are usually handled through Griffith.
Check the date on your Court Attendance Notice.
Matters heard at Hay Local Court
Questions people ask
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Talk to John about your matter.
Call now, or leave your number and the court, and John will call you back. [Call back timing]
0429 452 225jw@johnweir.com.auPO Box 469, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650