Queensland's Chief Magistrate will refer photos taken from inside a domestic violence courthouse precinct to police after the pictures emerged on a men's rights Facebook page on Monday.

Leith Erikson claimed he was at Southport Courthouse, where domestic violence matters were heard, on Monday as a "volunteer" when he allegedly photographed people inside the courthouse.

The photos were allegedly taken inside the Southport Courthouse. Credit:Chris Hyde

Unauthorised photography is not permitted inside the courthouse.

A spokesperson for the Chief Magistrate said the man did "not appear to have a designated volunteer role at the courthouse" and had not been given authorisation to take photos.