Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Supreme Court of New South Wales

Highest court in New South Wales, which presides over the most serious and important criminal and civil cases. As the results of a coronial inquest are final and cannot be appealed, the Supreme Court also has the power to order a new inquest under a prerogative writ.

 

Milestone
Formed
1824
Position
1826 - 1833
Apr 1836 - Jul 1837
1907 - 22 Jul 1933
07 Oct 1931 - 28 Jan 1960
Property
Occupied
1828 - 1977
Occupied
1913
Occupied
1994
Type

King Street Courts

,
2011

Originally designed as school buildings, then adapted for the Supreme Court and added to over nearly two centuries, King Street Courts are the heart of Sydney's legal precinct.