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Supreme Court of New South Wales
Jurisdiction and divisions
The Supreme Court is a superior court of record and, as such, has an inherent jurisdiction in addition to its specific statutory jurisdiction. The Supreme Court has appellate and trial jurisdictions. Section 23 of the Supreme Court Act 1970 provides the Court with all jurisdiction necessary for the administration of justice in New South Wales. The Supreme Court has supervisory jurisdiction over other courts and tribunals in NSW, which is generally exercised by the Court of Appeal.
Appellate and supervisory jurisdiction over all other courts in NSW
The State's highest court for criminal matters
Deals with civil, criminal and administrative law matters
The work of the Equity Division is administered through specialist lists
Resources
Tipstaff, associate and registry positions
Including historic King Street and Darlinghurst
Functions that Registrars & Deputy Registrars may exercise
One of the oldest courts in the Common Law world
Who makes the decisions?
Social media, courtroom use of phones and more
Annual reviews and social media
By judges, past & present
Analysis of filings, disposals and more
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future.