Kangaroo Island Magistrates Court Lawyers
Kangaroo Island Magistrates Court criminal & traffic defence, we appear remotely or in person. Fixed fees and a free 30-minute consultation.
Court Snapshot
- Address: 64 Dauncey St, Kingscote SA 5223
- Registry: (08) 8204 2444 (calls routed from Adelaide)
- Hours: Sitting days only 9 am – 4 : 30 pm
- Traffic list: 10 : 00 am Court 1 (when listed)
- Remote: Webex & telephone link available; request by 3 pm prior day
- Daily case list: View today’s criminal matters
Fast Facts
- Parking: Free street parking along Dauncey & Murray Sts
- Airport: Kingscote Airport – 15 min drive (Rex & QantasLink flights)
- Ferry: SeaLink Penneshaw terminal – 50 min drive
- Cafés: Cactus Coffee, Bella Café on Dauncey St – 2-min walk
Jurisdiction & Island Circuit
Visiting magistrates from Adelaide sit roughly every four weeks to hear summary criminal, traffic and minor-civil claims (≤ $100 k) for Kangaroo Island residents.
Note: Custody matters are usually linked by AVL to Adelaide Magistrates Court.
Facilities & Services
- Duty solicitor available on sitting mornings
- Limited registry services – filings via CourtSA portal preferred
- Interpreter & JP available on request
- Accessible ramp entry via rear car park
How Your Matter Proceeds
| Stage | What Happens | Our Value |
|---|---|---|
| First mention | Called on next circuit day; date set. | Appear via Webex to avoid island travel. |
| Disclosure | Police brief served; plea offers. | Audit evidence & negotiate remotely. |
| Plea / trial | Sentencing or contest on subsequent circuit. | Tailored submissions for no-conviction / hardship. |
| After-care | Licence restoration or spent-conviction advice. | Handle variations without you leaving KI. |