Today Queensland's magistrates courts will see a significant number of cases, with over 1800 people set to appear at local courts across the state.
These appearances, happening in various regions, underscore the daily operations of the justice system as it manages a diverse array of legal matters.
The figure omits appearances under suppression or non-publication orders. Suppression orders block the public from accessing information that would otherwise be available in open court hearings.
In terms of numbers, the breakdown of individuals appearing in court today is as follows:
| Court | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Brisbane (363 George Street) | 330 |
| Beenleigh | 268 |
| Ipswich | 195 |
| Townsville | 157 |
| Rockhampton | 122 |
| Southport | 93 |
| Caboolture | 92 |
| Brisbane (Roma Street) | 84 |
| Goondiwindi | 84 |
| Cairns | 78 |
| Mackay | 69 |
| Hervey Bay | 47 |
| Pine Rivers | 31 |
| Richlands | 30 |
| Redcliffe | 29 |
| Maroochydore | 19 |
| Mount Isa | 17 |
| Gladstone | 10 |
| Bundaberg | 9 |
| Mareeba | 5 |
| Cleveland | 5 |
| Mornington Island | 4 |
| Gympie | 3 |
| Beaudesert | 3 |
| Dalby | 2 |
| Maryborough | 2 |
| Sandgate | 1 |
| Thursday Island | 1 |
| Atherton | 1 |
| Normanton | 1 |
| Noosa | 1 |
| Kingaroy | 1 |
| Holland Park | 1 |
| Gatton | 1 |
| Doomadgee | 1 |
| Charleville | 1 |
| Caloundra | 1 |
| Innisfail | 1 |
Today's court listings are published as part of our dedication to public interest journalism, using information made available by courts across Australia. This effort promotes transparency and helps keep the public informed about the judicial process.
These court listings are based on public records, with no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by anyone named in them. People may be appearing in court for various reasons, including procedural or routine matters.
Update: Parts of this release have been archived due to their age and privacy considerations, while the remaining content has been retained for historical reference.