Updated 5pm, Monday: The Launceston Magistrates Court will reopen on Tuesday after plumbing problems forced it to close today.
The building was shut after its water supply had to be cut off, leaving the fire sprinkler system out of action.
The court had initially said the closure would last until 5pm on Wednesday, but repairs have progressed and the building will now reopen on Tuesday.
Earlier: Launceston’s Magistrates Court building has been closed until Wednesday afternoon after plumbing problems forced the water supply to be cut off.
The shutdown has also left the fire sprinkler system out of action.
The court announced the temporary closure on Monday, saying the building needed to shut so repairs could be carried out.
It will stay closed until 5pm on Wednesday, with cases heard remotely wherever possible in the meantime.
People with matters listed during the closure are asked to contact the Launceston registry to confirm arrangements.
