Cairns Courthouse JPs in the Community

Phone:

(07) 4280 6000

Address:

Ground floor registry, 5 Sheridan Street
CAIRNS, Qld, 4870

Services:

Volunteer Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations

Operating hours:

Monday to Friday, 9.30am–1.00pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm

Closure:

Please note, JP services will commence at this location on Monday 1 June 2026.

General opening hours
Day Morning Afternoon
Monday 9:30am-1:00pm 1:30pm-3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am-1:00pm 1:30pm-3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am-1:00pm 1:30pm-3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-1:00pm 1:30pm-3:30pm
Friday 9:30am-1:00pm 1:30pm-3:30pm
Saturday Closed Closed
Sunday Closed Closed
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After-hours JP Search

If you urgently need a JP or Cdec outside of the hours described on this page, you can search the after-hours list.

Become a volunteer

Interested in volunteering in the JPs in the Community program? Find out how you can volunteer your JP or Cdec services.

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Last updated:
10 February 2026