20 July 2021 ALL MATTERS BEFORE DISTRICT COURT MASTERS FROM 20 JULY 2021 The Masters note that as of midnight 19 July 2021, South Australia has implemented Stage 4 restrictions. Given the directive that persons should work from home if possible, the following is implemented for matters to be dealt with by the Masters. Parties [...]

29 June 2021 THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES COURTS FROM 29 JUNE  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 29 June 2021. These [...]

Arrangements for the Youth Court from 15 March 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 15 March 2021. These measures will be in operation until further notice. They may [...]

THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES COURTS FROM 12 JANUARY 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 12 January 2021. These measures will be [...]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA 25 NOVEMBER 2020 JURY TRIALS – DISTRICT COURT New jury trials will resume in the District Court from next Monday 30 November 2020. This announcement follows the temporary suspension of new jury trials, since last Wednesday 18 November 2020. In accordance with the current practice, the Registry [...]

Between 19 November 2020 and 24 November 2020 inclusive (the period), the Magistrates Court Buildings will be closed. Urgent matters will be heard in the Adelaide Magistrates Court and Elizabeth Magistrates Court by AVL or phone and are restricted to the following: Criminal Jurisdiction Defendants that are remanded in custody whose scheduled next appearance falls [...]

COVID-19 – Listing Update – ELIZABETH MAGISTRATES COURT (EMC) for listings between 19 November 2020 to 2 December 2020 (inclusive) The EMC Building will be closed from Thursday 19 November 2020 to Tuesday 24 November 2020 (inclusive). THE HEARING CRITERIA for the ELIZABETH MAGISTRATES COURTHOUSE Overnight custodies will be heard for Elizabeth and Regional Courts [...]

COVID-19 – Listing Update – Adelaide Magistrates Court (AMC)  for listings between 19 November 2020 to 2 December 2020 (inclusive) The AMC Building will be closed from Thursday 19 November 2020 to Tuesday 24 November 2020 (inclusive). Overnight custodies will be heard for Adelaide and Regional Courts (Adelaide, Murray Bridge, Mount Barker, Christies Beach, Port [...]

The Premier of South Australia announced on Wednesday 18 November 2020, that as of midnight tonight South Australia will go into a hard lockdown for six days. The following arrangements are in place for Courts for the period 19 November to 24 November 2020. All court buildings will be closed to the public. Supreme Court [...]

Given the current restrictions due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Masters are aware that there may be some concern and confusion regarding court appearances during this time. Directions hearings and arguments will continue to be conducted in court with appropriate physical distancing and hygiene precautions. However, the Masters recognise that some practitioners will be [...]