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.

COVID-19 Update – Avoiding Attendance at Registries and Filing of Documents

Wherever practical to avoid attendance in person at the Higher Courts Registry all documents presented in the approved form for filing with the Higher Courts should be presented for filing electronically by email in accordance with the applicable Court Rules relating to Documents and Service or by registered post.

Presentation of documents by attendance at the registries should be avoided wherever possible.

IMPORTANTLY:   Please note that documents should be in PDF format and signed unless otherwise requested

Documents that are too large for email can be either posted or alternatively a drop box is available in the Sir Samuel Way building.

Civil originating applications can be filed electronically providing contact details are provided to enable the registry to contact the party to receive payment details via phone.

Please direct any queries via phone.
Civil enquiries   8204 0289   Criminal Enquiries  8204 2444

Legal practitioners or parties seeking to inspect files or documents produced under subpoena are advised to make arrangements in advance via email to avoid unnecessary attendances at the Court building.

This advice will be reviewed and may be varied as circumstances change.

​Enquiries: Media and Communications Office
​Phone: ​8204 0403 or 0467795291
​Email: ​media@courts.sa.gov.au