Legal and justice information
Preventing or reporting crime
In this section you can read about evidence-based policies and programs to prevent crime and reduce re-offending. You can also find out what you can do to avert crime at a personal, community and statewide level.
Youth Justice
Youth Justice NSW is a free service that helps young people and their families understand the justice system. Youth Justice can answer questions about the law and provide the support young people need to get back on track.
Going to court and mediation
Find out what to expect if you go to court, serve jury service or how to resolve a dispute outside of court through mediation.
Latest legal and justice updates
Media release
18 April 2024
The NSW Government has endorsed three highly experienced barristers as appointees to the new Industrial Court of NSW.
Media release
NSW Government to allocate further resources to Coroners Court following Bondi Junction incident
15 April 2024
Media release
Justice Huggett first woman appointed as Chief Judge of District Court of New South Wales
10 April 2024
Recent legal and justice publications
Department of Communities and Justice | 15 January 2024
Youth Justice Remand Intervention and Bail Services Factsheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 May 2023
Working with LGBTQIA+ Young People Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 30 April 2023
Guidelines for the provision of assistance after leaving out-of-home care
Department of Communities and Justice | 15 February 2023
Admissions CIMS Checklist
Youth Justice NSW | 25 August 2022