All COVID announcements relating to the operation of the courts

Arrangements for Magistrates Courts from 28 July 2021

27 July 2021​ THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES COURTS FROM 28 JULY 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 Court from 28 July 2021. They [...]

2021-08-04T12:43:45+09:30August 4th, 2021|

Arrangements for the Youth Court from 28 July 2021

27 July 2021 ​Arrangements for the Youth Court from 28 July 2021 Consistent with SA Government guidelines relating to the management of public places during the COVID-19 health emergency, the Youth Court issues the following revised directives to parties and practitioners regarding appearances in Court from 28th July 2021. These measures will be in operation [...]

2021-08-04T12:20:14+09:30August 3rd, 2021|

All matters before District Court Masters from 28 July 2021

27 July 2021 ALL MATTERS BEFORE DISTRICT COURT MASTERS FROM 28 JULY 2021 The Masters note that as of midnight 27 July 2021, South Australia will emerge from lockdown but that restrictions will continue to apply. The following is implemented for matters to be dealt with by the Masters. The arrangements will apply until restrictions [...]

2022-09-20T15:21:31+09:30August 3rd, 2021|

​Practice Note – Witnessing of Affidavits during​ COVID-19

​23 July 2021 ​Practice Note – Witnessing of Affidavits during​ COVID-19 Supreme Court, District Court and Magistrates Court The following procedure applies to witnessing affidavits during the COVID-19 Pandemic, given that deponents may be in social isolation, quarantine or vulnerable persons. It is not appropriate for an oath to be taken via video link. Affidavits [...]

2021-08-03T16:19:18+09:30August 3rd, 2021|

Arrangements for the Supreme Court Library from 21 July 2021

​20 July 2021 Arrangements for the Supreme Court Library from 21 July 2021  The Supreme Court Library is closed from Wednesday 21 July during the COVID-19 lockdown. While the library is closed, library staff will continue to assist legal practitioners and the public with urgent enquiries relating to current court proceedings in South Australia. Please email urgent enquiries [...]

2021-08-03T16:17:26+09:30August 3rd, 2021|

Arrangements for Youth Court from 21 July 2021

20 July 2021 Arrangements for Youth Court from 21 July 2021 The Adelaide Youth Court will operate with a skeleton staff for the purpose of hearing urgent matters only. Urgent matters are restricted to the following: Criminal Jurisdiction Matters remanding youths in custody and listed for hearing during the seven day lockdown, will be remanded [...]

2021-08-03T16:08:27+09:30August 3rd, 2021|

Arrangements for Magistrates Courts from 21 July 2021

 20 July 2021 ​THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES COURTS FROM 21 JULY 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 Court from 21 July 2021 whilst Level [...]

2021-08-03T13:35:51+09:30July 30th, 2021|

Arrangements for the Supreme Court during COVID-19 lockdown from 21 July 2021

20 July 2021  Arrangements for the Supreme Court during COVID-19 lockdown from 21 July 2021  Court of Appeal – Any matters listed in the lockdown period will be heard in the ordinary manner unless the presiding Judge otherwise directs.  Criminal Arraignments - Will proceed in the ordinary manner but with all persons in custody appearing by AVL. [...]

2021-07-30T12:09:34+09:30July 30th, 2021|

Arrangements for Magistrates Criminal Courts from 20 July 2021

20 July 2021 THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA  ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES CRIMINAL COURTS FROM 20 JULY 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 Court from 20 July 2021. [...]

2021-07-30T12:07:49+09:30July 30th, 2021|