Magistrates' Court of South Australia
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South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
's lowest level court.
The Magistrates' Court has a criminal and civil jurisdiction. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Magistrates' Court deals with summary offences, which may be dealt with by a fine, imprisonment of up to two years, community service or a good behaviour bond. In its civil jurisdiction, it hears matters seeking damages of up to $80,000 as a result of motor vehicle accidents, or up to $40,000 for general claims.
The Chief Magistrate is the principal judicial officer of the Magistrates' Court. Including the Chief Magistrate, there are 36 magistrates in South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, based in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
and in metropolitan courts at Christies Beach, Elizabeth
Elizabeth, South Australia
Elizabeth is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Playford.-History:Elizabeth was established in 1955 as part of a planned satellite town by the South Australian Housing Trust on rural land between the older towns of Salisbury and...
, Holden Hill, Mount Barker
Mount Barker, South Australia
Mount Barker is an expanding city, home to 10 258 residents that is 33 kilometres up the South Eastern Freeway, east of Adelaide, in South Australia. It is the seat of the District Council of Mount Barker, is the largest town in the Adelaide Hills, and is one of the fastest growing areas in the...
and Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide is a suburb of Adelaide lying about 14 kilometres northwest of the City of Adelaide. It lies within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and is the main port for the city of Adelaide...
. All regional cities and country areas are serviced by magistrates on circuit from courts in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
and the suburbs.
Regional Managers
- Port Adelaide - Maria PANAGIOTIDIS
- Holden Hill - Theodore IULIANO OAM
- Elizabeth - Susan Elizabeth O'CONNOR
- Christies Beach - Teresa Marie ANDERSON
Stipendiary Magistrates
- William John ACKLAND
- Teresa Marie ANDERSON
- Joseph Marcus BALDINO
- Paul BENNETT
- Kym BOXALL
- Richard Dutton BROWN
- Cathy Helen DELAND
- Kevin Phillip EDGECOMBâ€
- Penelope Anne ELDRIDGE
- John Gerard FAHEY
- Frederick Robert FIELD
- Paul Marvin FOLEY
- Terence Frederick FORREST
- Alfio Anthony GRASSO
- Gary Clive GUMPL
- Robert Bruce HARRAP
- Grantley Bruce HARRIS
- Ruth Frances HAYES
- Mary-Louise HRIBAL
- Theodore IULIANO
- Clynton Allan JOHANSEN
- Clive William KITCHIN
- Koula KOSSIAVELOS
- Lydia MAKIV
- Rosanne Helen McINNES
- Simon Hugh MILAZZO
- Stefan Peter METANOMSKI
- Kym Andrew MILLARD
- William Albert George MORRIS
- Susan Elizabeth O'CONNOR
- Maria PANAGIOTIDIS
- Simon James SMART
- Peter Barry SNOPEK
- Derek York Nevill SPROD
- Joanne TRACEY
- Peter Yelverton WILSON