Today Queensland's magistrates courts will see a significant number of cases, with over 1972 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.
Cases subject to suppression or non-publication orders are excluded from this figure. Courts take great care to comply with these legal restrictions, ensuring that sensitive information and protected individuals are not made public.
Listed by the number of cases, from highest to lowest, here is the breakdown of today's court appearances by magistrates court:
| Court | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Southport | 271 |
| Brisbane (Roma Street) | 199 |
| Brisbane (363 George Street) | 174 |
| Ipswich | 112 |
| Beenleigh | 102 |
| Cairns | 77 |
| Townsville | 74 |
| Gladstone | 72 |
| Caboolture | 68 |
| Dalby | 62 |
| Beaudesert | 61 |
| Cleveland | 59 |
| Ayr | 55 |
| Pine Rivers | 53 |
| Rockhampton | 51 |
| Maryborough | 43 |
| Murgon | 42 |
| Gatton | 41 |
| Mareeba | 39 |
| Holland Park | 39 |
| Mackay | 38 |
| Bowen | 38 |
| Richlands | 36 |
| Palm Island | 31 |
| Noosa | 29 |
| Maroochydore | 22 |
| Innisfail | 21 |
| Gympie | 19 |
| Redcliffe | 12 |
| Bundaberg | 9 |
| Wynnum | 9 |
| Mount Isa | 5 |
| Toowoomba | 2 |
| Normanton | 1 |
| Hervey Bay | 1 |
| Caloundra | 1 |
| Sandgate | 1 |
| Stanthorpe | 1 |
| Mornington Island | 1 |
| Warwick | 1 |
Daily court listings are published as part of our commitment to transparency and public interest journalism, using publicly accessible information released by courts in each state and territory in Australia.
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Update: Parts of this release have been archived due to their age and privacy considerations, while the remaining content has been retained for historical reference.