District Court Open Day 2026
Reconciliation Statement
Cultural Immersion Program
Welcome to the District Court of Western Australia
The District Court is an intermediate trial court placing it between the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court in the Western Australian courts hierarchy.
The District Court deals with serious criminal offences including serious assaults, sexual assaults, serious fraud and commercial theft, burglary and drug offences. The District Court also determines civil claims up to $750,000 and has unlimited jurisdiction in claims for damages for personal injury.
More information can be found on the About the Court page.
Information on this site is provided for research and public information purposes. We hope you find the site interesting and informative.
Western Australian Courts and Tribunals Reconciliation Statement
Circuit Transcript Update
The primary transcription provider for Western Australian Courts and Tribunals, VIQ Australia, is currently winding down its operations as part of an external administration process.
As a result, transcription services for matters heard outside of the District Court Building will experience delays over the coming months while transitioning to the new provider. All requests are being monitored to ensure that matters are prioritised where appropriate.
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What's New
1 July 2026
29 June 2026
Public Notice - Update to Criminal Sittings in Remote and Regional Western Australia.
29 May 2026
Notice to Practitioners - Practice Notes - Revised and Reissued
15 May 2026
Public Notice - Suspension of Derby and Esperance Circuits.
Public Notice - Criminal Sittings in Remote and Regional Western Australia.
14 April 2026
The District Court of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Western Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land and sea, and their contributions to the community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures, and to their elders, past and present.