All COVID announcements relating to the operation of the courts
Arrangements for Magistrates Courts This document is revoked effective 11 October 2023. Refer to the COVID safe Restrictions on entry to all Court Buildings. COVID Safe Restrictions on entry to all Court Buildings - CAA (courts.sa.gov.au) JUDGE MARY-LOUISE HRIBAL CHIEF MAGISTRATE
THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA The Magistrates Court has a responsibility to protect judiciary, staff, and court users. If you are unwell or exhibiting symptoms, whether you have tested positive to COVID-19 or otherwise, please stay home until you are symptom free. Consistent with advice on the SA Health website on the appropriate [...]
20 September 2022 With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the State Government, the Masters have decided that it is in the public interest to end the mask mandate when practitioners are attending matters listed before them. Masks are no longer required to be worn in courtrooms whilst waiting for a matter to be [...]
THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA The Magistrates Court has a responsibility to protect judiciary, staff, and court users. The Magistrates Court has a high volume of traffic in court buildings and many people attending court are particularly vulnerable members of our community who are unvaccinated or may have been at an exposure site. [...]
COVID Safe Restrictions on entry to all Court Buildings You should not come to Court if you: have a confirmed case of COVID-19, or have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting results, or are required to isolate or quarantine by SA Health, or are experiencing symptoms - a fever or chills, cough, sore throat, shortness [...]
THE YOUTH COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA The Adelaide Youth Court has a responsibility to protect judiciary, staff, and court users. The Adelaide Youth Court has a high volume of traffic in court buildings and many people attending court are particularly vulnerable members of our community. COVID restrictions can mitigate that risk whilst we continue [...]
Arrangements for Supreme Court, District Court and ERD Court From 4 January 2022 These measures are in response to the current COVID-19 situation in South Australia and are subject to review. GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS Hearings will proceed in January in the ordinary way, save that the Court may contact practitioners to arrange an AVL or [...]
9 August 2021 THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES COURTS FROM 10 AUGUST 2021 and REVIEWED ON 22 NOVEMBER 2021 Consistent with SA Government guidelines relating to the management of public places during the COVID-19 health emergency, the Magistrates Court issues the following revised directives to parties and practitioners regarding appearances in [...]
28 July 2021 Arrangements for the Supreme Court Library from 28 July 2021 The Supreme Court Library is reopening from Wednesday 28 July 2021 for legal practitioners and the public with current court proceedings in South Australia. Access is by appointment to enable staff to manage social distancing requirements. Please email library@courts.sa.gov.au to book an appointment. Please [...]
27 July 2021 District Court and Environment, Resources and Development Court from 28 July 2021 All criminal, civil and ERD Court matters will proceed as currently listed. Masks to be worn in court buildings including courtrooms and waiting rooms. However, at the discretion of the judicial officer, persons speaking for a protracted period may be excused [...]