About Court
Ballina Local Court hears most criminal and traffic matters started by Police, as well as AVOs, bail applications and sentence appeals to the District Court. Handy for Northern Rivers residents in Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville and Wardell.
Common matters
Drink and drug driving (PCA/DUI), licence appeals, AVOs, drug possession/supply, assaults, shoplifting/larceny, bail variations.
Drink and drug driving (PCA/DUI), licence appeals, AVOs, drug possession/supply, assaults, shoplifting/larceny, bail variations.
Area covered (practical)
Ballina Shire and surrounds (easy access from Pacific Motorway).
Ballina Shire and surrounds (easy access from Pacific Motorway).
Registry email
local-court-ballina@justice.
local-court-ballina@justice.
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