ALL MATTERS BEFORE DISTRICT COURT MASTERS FROM 18 MARCH 2020 To allow the Court to implement the Government’s recommendations in relation to COVID 19, the following steps will be implemented immediately: All non-contentious directions hearings will be done via email: all adjournments will be by email. A Record of Outcome will be sent to all [...]

MASTERS' CHAMBERS, SUPREME COURT ADELAIDE ALL MATTERS BEFORE SUPREME COURT MASTERS FROM 17 MARCH 2020 To allow the Court to implement the Government’s recommendations in relation to COVID 19, the following steps will be implemented immediately: All directions hearings will be done via email: all adjournments will be by email.  A Record of Outcome will [...]

A STATEMENT FROM THE HONOURABLE CHRIS KOURAKIS, CHIEF JUSTICE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA In the Supreme Court a criminal jury trial proceeded today after the jurors were consulted and with special arrangements in place to maximise social distancing. The next jury trial listed in the Supreme Court is in April. The Sheriff is in the process [...]

The Courts Administration Authority is monitoring the COVID-19 situation and preparing for any potential impacts on services.   The Supreme Court and District Court will suspend all new jury trials due to commence on Monday 16 March 2020 for a period of 24 hours.  A review will be undertaken to determine if jury trials can [...]

The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) is monitoring the Government’s announcements and advice concerning COVID-19 and its management, to ensure that arrangements are in place to mitigate any adverse impacts on the judiciary, our staff and court operations. The CAA is following the advice of the Commonwealth to focus on minimising the spread of the virus [...]