Interpreters User Group 27 April 2020 This note is to provide interpreting services with a general overview of arrangements made by the courts in relation to COVID-19, particularly with respect to cleaning practices and controls on those entering the courts. For more information and the latest updates, visit the Courts Administration Authority website. Cleaning and [...]

Applications to the Probate Registry are not included in the Practice Note released by the Supreme Court and District Court on 16 April 2020 titled Witnessing of Affidavits during COVID-19.   ​Enquiries: Media and Communications Office ​Phone: ​8204 0403 or 0467795291 ​Email: ​media@courts.sa.gov.au

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL REGISTRAR MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA COVID-19 Update - Avoiding Attendance at Registry Counters and Filing of Documents Wherever practical, the Magistrates Court encourages legal practitioners and other court users to avoid attending any Magistrates Court registry across the State. From Monday 20 April 2020 and until the commencement of CourtSA [...]

The question as to how to witness affidavits during the current situation has been raised, 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 must continue to be witnessed in person, with appropriate safety precautions in place. However, [...]

Chief Magistrate’s Chambers Magistrates Court Adelaide   9 April 2020 Dear Parties and Practitioners, ALL MATTERS BEFORE ADELAIDE MAGISTRATES COURT – CIVIL FROM 19 MARCH 2020 The Adelaide Magistrates Court hears the bulk of civil matters heard in the State. In response to the Covid-19 emergency and following the expiration of the arrangements set out [...]

Further to the Government directives and recommendations regarding the community response to COVID-19, the Environment Resources and Development Court advises that the following arrangements will be effective immediately: Hearing of Matters All matters capable of being dealt with by consent orders, or without the need for attendance will, where appropriate, be dealt with in Chambers. Parties should [...]

NEW LISTING ARRANGEMENTS AND HEARING PROCEDURES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MAGISTRATES COURTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY DECLARATION 06.04.2020 General Information Concerning the Modification of Court Practices Magistrates courts (Adelaide, Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, and Christies Beach) will be implementing procedures to deal with COVID-19 restrictions.  These are similar in each court. All will allow requests to [...]

MESSAGE FROM THE STATE COURTS ADMINISTRATOR As of Monday, 6 April 2020 the Courts Administration Authority will no longer be accepting cash or cheque payments. Payments can be made with a debit or credit card. Exceptions will be made for the payment of cash bails ordered in court. Court users can register for Registry Online [...]

DISTRICT COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA MASTERS CHAMBERS   2 April 2020 ALL MATTERS BEFORE DISTRICT COURT MASTERS FROM 14 APRIL 2020 We advise procedures to occur for the four weeks commencing 14 April 2020. The Masters are investigating the use of a web-based video link to hear contentious directions hearings and arguments. The Court is [...]

The Magistrates Court of South Australia is announcing additional operational changes to assist the court and those appearing before it in the current health crisis. In the coming week, all our Registries will be preparing new rosters to take effect from 6 April through until the end of July 2020.  We may need to extend [...]