Public Notices
the following advice is given to users
of the Court, including members of the public
and the legal profession.
Public Notice - Amendment to Practice
Direction 17 - Change in practice due
to COVID-19
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.
Welcome Ceremony for Her Honour Judge Sarah Russell
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What's New
18 December 2020
Welcome Ceremony for Her Honour Judge Sarah Russell
9 October 2020
Notice to Practitioners: Criminal Consolidated Practice Directions Update
1 August 2020
District Court Fee Chart - Effective 1 August 2020
29 July 2020
Protocols between District Court and Magistrates Court
14 July 2020
Public Notice - Amendment to Practice Direction 17 - Change in practice due to COVID-19
15 June 2020
Public Notice - Jury Trial Resumption
22 May 2020
Public Notice - COVID-19 Listing of Civil Trials