District Court

Public Notices

In response to the impact of COVID–19
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

Ceremonies

Virtual Farewell Sitting for
His Honour Chief Judge Kevin Sleight.

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 His Honour Judge Massey