Legislation

The key legislation and regulations used in the District Court is as follows:

• Bail Act 1982
• Civil Judgement Enforcement Regulations 2005 (WA)
• Civil Judgments Enforcement Act 2004
• Criminal Code
• Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003
• Criminal Procedure Act 2004
• Criminal Procedure Regulations 2005
• Criminal Procedure Rules 2005
• District Court of Western Australia Act 1969
• District Court Rules 1996
• District Court Rules 2005
• District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002
• Evidence Act 1906
• Juries Act 1957
• Misuse of Drugs Act 1981
• Rules of the Supreme Court 1971
• Sentencing Act 1995
• Supreme Court Act 1935
• Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981
• Young Offenders Act 1994

Other legislative instruments:

Consolidated Civil Practice Directions & Practice Notes

Last updated: 3-Sep-2025

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