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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

The Supreme, District and Magistrate's Court

The Supreme, District and Magistrate's Court occupies a prominent position in Thames Street, Oamaru. The building is of Oamaru limestone, and is erected in the Corinthian style of architecture. In the centre of the building there is a large room, which is used for all the Courts—Supreme, District, and Magistrate's. The other apartments are the judge's room, the magistrate's room, the jury room, witnesses' waiting rooms, clerk of court's room, and the public offices. There is also a room set apart for a branch of the Dunedin Supreme Court Library, which numbers from 400 to 500 volumes. The courthouse was erected about 1882. Sittings of the Supreme Court are held twice a year for criminal and civil jurisdiction, and the District Court holds six sessions every year, dealing not only with civil but with bankruptcy business. Daily sittings of the Magistrate's Court are held for the discharge of criminal cases, and there are weekly sittings for civil business.