Today Queensland's magistrates courts will see a significant number of cases, with over 2514 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.
Appearances under suppression or non-publication orders are not included in the figure. Suppression orders restrict the disclosure of information that would normally be accessible to the public in an open court setting.
In descending order, the breakdown of court appearances by magistrates court is as follows:
| Court | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Southport | 298 |
| Brisbane (Roma Street) | 207 |
| Beenleigh | 186 |
| Cairns | 183 |
| Ipswich | 142 |
| Caboolture | 117 |
| Brisbane (363 George Street) | 108 |
| Mackay | 108 |
| Townsville | 98 |
| Beaudesert | 83 |
| Dalby | 82 |
| Gladstone | 79 |
| Richlands | 72 |
| Maroochydore | 66 |
| Rockhampton | 64 |
| Atherton | 57 |
| Noosa | 53 |
| Mornington Island | 52 |
| St George | 52 |
| Bowen | 51 |
| Pine Rivers | 49 |
| Cleveland | 46 |
| Gatton | 38 |
| Wynnum | 36 |
| Holland Park | 35 |
| Maryborough | 35 |
| Redcliffe | 34 |
| Aurukun | 32 |
| Innisfail | 7 |
| Mount Isa | 7 |
| Murgon | 6 |
| Caloundra | 6 |
| Bundaberg | 6 |
| Hervey Bay | 4 |
| Weipa | 4 |
| Ayr | 3 |
| Gympie | 2 |
| Charters Towers | 2 |
| Normanton | 1 |
| Sandgate | 1 |
| Warwick | 1 |
| Doomadgee | 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.
The details below are derived from public court records, with no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by anyone listed. Individuals may be present in court for multiple reasons, including procedural or administrative issues.
Update: Parts of this release have been archived due to their age and privacy considerations, while the remaining content has been retained for historical reference.