Jervis Bay Court

Although the Jervis Bay Territory is not geographically a part of the Australian Capital Territory the laws of the Territory apply to Jervis Bay by virtue of the Jervis Bay Acceptance Act 1915 (Cth) - so far as they are applicable and providing that they are not inconsistent with an Ordinance made for the Territory.

Each court of the ACT has jurisdiction in and in relation to Jervis Bay as if it formed part of the ACT.

The Magistrates Court sits at Jervis Bay on a regular basis.

The Jervis Bay Court may be contacted through the Jervis Bay Administration Office on (02) 4442 1217. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Postal address is Jervis Bay Court, Village Road, Jervis Bay, JBT 2540.