Coronavirus (Covid-19) update - the District Court of South Australia will implement the following additional steps immediately. CRIMINAL MATTERS JURY TRIALS The suspension of new jury trials will be extended so that no new jury trial will commence in the District Court of South Australia prior to 1 July 2020. This suspension relates only to the [...]

Following the implementation of further social distancing measures earlier this week, we have revised our position in relation to mediations. From 30 March 2020, all mediations will be postponed.  Each mediation will be given a new date, commencing in June 2020.  While future dates are being given, these may need to be reviewed when the [...]

COURTS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY Higher Courts of South Australia Registry Sir Samuel Way Building, Adelaide SA 5000 GPO Box 2465, Adelaide SA 5001 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL REGISTRAR OF THE HIGHER COURTS of SOUTH AUSTRALIA  Comprising the SUPREME, DISTRICT and ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES and DEVELOPMENT COURTS This does not supersede or replace any previous information regarding COVID-19. [...]

The following arrangements will in place for the Adelaide Youth Court care and protection proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This process will only be operational between the hours of 8.45 and 4.45pm Monday to Friday and will be in accordance with time frame and service requirements outlined in the Youth Court (Care and Protection) Rules [...]

Supreme Court Practice changes -  COVID-19 24 March 2020   This is a resolution of the Judges and Masters of the Supreme Court made at a special meeting held on Friday, 20 March 2020, to modify the practice and procedure of the Court to address the risk to public health caused by the Covid-19 virus [...]

I refer to the arrangements for the Magistrates Court of South Australia regarding criminal proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. All documents to be relied on by parties are to be emailed to the appropriate court registry and the other party or parties by no later than 3.00pm on the business day prior to the hearing [...]

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Magistrates Court will affect us all. It is clear from official announcements by State and Federal Governments that the challenges of meeting the pandemic are complex. The situation is constantly evolving and as such information provided or arrangements that have been put in place yesterday may not [...]

In light of the Government’s recommendation in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19) the District Court of South Australia will implement the following steps immediately. Jury Trials As previously advised no new jury trials will commence in the District Court of South Australia prior to 1 May 2020. Those matters listed for trial by jury on a [...]

ALL MATTERS BEFORE THE YOUTH COURT - 19 MARCH 2020 The Adelaide Youth Court hears matters that relate to children, young people and families including adoption and surrogacy matters. Following the Government’s declaration of an emergency which threatens to cause death or injury, the Court will implement the following measures immediately: General - in Court [...]

Chief Magistrate’s Chambers Magistrates Court Adelaide 17 March 2020 ALL MATTERS BEFORE ADELAIDE MAGISTRATES COURT – CIVIL FROM 19 MARCH 2020 The Adelaide Magistrates Court hears the bulk of civil matters heard in the State. Following the Government’s declaration of an emergency which threatens to cause death or injury, the Court will implement the following [...]