Children's Court of New South Wales

Children's Court of New South Wales
The former Children's Court façade in Surry Hills
Established1905
JurisdictionNew South Wales, Australia
LocationParramatta Justice Precinct, Parramatta, Sydney
Authorised byParliament of New South Wales via the Children's Court Act 1987 (NSW)
Websitechildrenscourt.nsw.gov.au
President of the Children's Court
CurrentlyJudge Ellen Skinner
SinceNovember 2021

The Children's Court of New South Wales is a court within the Australian court hierarchy established in 1905. The current iteration was established on 18 January 1988 pursuant to the Children's Court Act 1987 (NSW) which deals with criminal offences committed by children aged over 10 years and under 18 years, as well as with proceedings relating to the care and protection of children. The court is located in the Parramatta Justice Precinct.

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