Legal and justice

Locate or learn about the courts and tribunals in NSW, including the process if you need to attend one.

Delivers court-based services to Aboriginal clients and communication.

Filing court documents online, judgments, decisions and findings for students and legal professionals.

Information about consent laws introduced by the NSW Government.

Supports adults and young people with cognitive impairment who are in contact with the NSW criminal justice system.

Information relating to a Court Appointed Questioner in DFV matters in NSW criminal courts.

The website of Corrective Services NSW, a division of the Department of Communities and Justice.

Information to support your rights as a victim of crime, including approved counselling services.

Delivers legal, court and supervision services to the people of NSW and advising on law reform and legal matters.

Payment scheme for victims and their immediate families experiencing the loss of an unborn child due to criminal act.

Find your nearest Justice of the Peace (JP), including information about how to become a JP and perform the role.

Find out about the Royal prerogative of mercy and reviews of convictions and sentences.

Youth Justice supervises and cares for young offenders in the community and in Youth Justice centres.

The state-wide program to assist victims of domestic and family violence access the services and supports they need.

Evidence-based policies and programs to prevent crime and reduce re-offending.

Information if you are having a child, getting married, changing your name or making plans for the future.

Information about the scheme, how to apply, and what to do if you are served an order.

DCJ administers Guardian ad Litem appointments across participating Courts and Tribunals in New South Wales.

Information on justice reinvestment.

The Anti-slavery Commissioner has broad oversight over government policies addressing modern slavery.

Provides leadership, oversight and advice on women’s safety policy development and law reform.

Information about the new Oversight Commissioner and the core functions under the Act that commenced in 2022.

Information and contact details for the NSW Surveillance Devices Commissioner.