Arranging access for people with disabilities
If you have a disability, there are services that may be able to help you; before you go to court, to get to court and while you are at court.
Information before going to court
Some courts and tribunals may be able to provide information about going to court in large print, audio or braille format.
The Deaf Society of NSW also has information about going to court, translated in Auslan. For more information, go to the
Deaf Society NSW website.
If you have a cognitive disability and are going to court, you may also find the video 'So you have to go to Court!' helpful. For more information, go to the
Diversity Services website.
Services available for travelling to court
If you have a disability, contact the court or tribunal you need to attend to find out about access options available to you.
For more information, go to the access for people with disabilities section of the Local Courts website.
Services available in court
Some services may be available to make it easier for you to attend court. For example:
- Infra-red hearing loop
- Other support
Infra-red hearing loop
Courts can arrange for an infra-red hearing loop to be available on the day of a court hearing.
If you are collecting an infra-red hearing loop, contact the court office a few days before you attend to confirm that it has been ordered.
Other support
You can download and fill in a Request for court assistance form from the Local Court website to let the court staff know what access you require and what support you intend bringing to a particular hearing.
For more information, go to the
access for people with disabilities section of the Local Courts website.
How to request assistance
The NSW Department of Justice is committed to providing access to services for people with disabilities throughout the State and in all of its courts and tribunals. If you have a disability and are going to court, and need some help you can contact your local court or Diversity Services.
For more information, go to the
Disability Access section of the Diversity Services website.