Welcome to the  Hobart Volunteer Court Support Scheme Going to Court? What will happen? Know what to do? Going to Court can be a bewildering and frightening experience, whether you are an applicant, a defendant, a victim, a witness or simply coming along to support someone else.  The Hobart Volunteer Court Support Scheme was established to help overcome some of the practical problems which arise when you go to Court.  This free Service is staffed by volunteers from the community who understand how confusing Court can be and want to make your trip there as simple and non-threatening as possible. Who can use the Service?  Anyone attending the Magistrates Court (Liverpool Street, Hobart) can seek assistance:  victims of crime applicants defendants witnesses friends & relatives. How we can help you  show you which Court you will appear in explain Court procedure tell you where you can get legal advice arrange for an interpreter to attend Court with you should you need one assist with filling out forms for Legal Aid etc. explain in plain english the meaning of any orders given by the Magistrate show you where to get copies of court orders or bail documents and where to pay fines. Hours of Service A volunteer worker is rostered to work at the Courts every weekday from 9.30am until approximately 11.30am.  You will be able to recognise us from our badges, which display the Court Support Scheme logo and our name.  Our office is located on the first floor of the Court complex near the Legal Aid Office.  Other Information you may need to know before you attend Court Legal Aid Duty Solicitor:  The Duty Solicitor is in attendance each day at the Court and is available to give legal advice and, in some situations, to represent you in Court.  The office of the Duty Solicitor is located on the first floor of the Court complex.  Child Care:  The Magistrates Court is not the ideal place to bring children. The following child care centres can provide short-term care while you attend Court.  Other centres are listed in the Yellow Pages in the phone book (page 218 of the 2000 Hobart & Southern Tasmania Directory).  St. Davids Child Care Centre  309 Murray Street, Hobart  Ph: 6234 4955  Lady Gowrie Child Centre  17 Runnymede Street, Battery Point  Ph: 6234 9833 (after 1pm only)  227 Campbell Street, Hobart  Ph: 6236 9262  Hobart Central Child Care  108 Bathurst Street, Hobart  (off Mather's Lane)  Ph: 6234 2389  Scots Child Care Centre  6 Melville Street, Hobart  Ph: 6234 2018 Parking: There is no car parking available at the Court building and only limited parking near the Courts.  There are 1 hour parking meters in Liverpool Street, Argyle Street and Campbell Street and 2 hour meters in Bathurst Street.  The Argyle Street car park is within a block of the Courts.  Public transport is available from all areas of Hobart and stops within walking distance of the Courts.  Legal Advice:  Free advice is available from the following services: Hobart Community Legal Service's Evening Advice Service. Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania, 123 Collins Street, Hobart: weekdays 12.45 to 1.45pm, and telephone advice service available weekdays from 9.00am to 5.00pm on 1300 366 611. Women's Legal Service:  telephone 1800 682 468 (freecall) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 10.30-12.30 and 1.30-3.30 and Wednesday between 7.00-8.00pm. For more information on the Tasmanian Magistrate Court, click here | Home | Services & Locations | Publications | Links | Child Support Service | | Welfare Rights Advocacy Service | Free Legal Advice | Court Support Scheme | DISCLAIMER The information contained on this site is general and is not intended to be advice on any matter.  It is for information only and is not legal advice.  As such, you must not rely on the information contained on this site.  If you have a legal problem you must talk with a solicitor.  To the extent permissible by law, the Hobart Community Legal Service Inc. disclaims all liability for anything contained on or accessed via this site and any use you make of it.  Hobart Community Legal Service Inc. is funded by the Commonwealth Government's Attorney-General's Department. This Website is ©1999 Hobart Community Legal Service Inc. and was developed by Flyingfish Design.