Statement from the Honourable Chief Justice Stein

8 May 2026 Yesterday, I chaired the first meeting for 2026 of the Respectful Behaviour Committee, attended by the Honourable Kyam Maher MLC, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General. Just over 12 months ago, the Respectful Behaviour Committee was established, evolving from the Respectful Behaviour Working Group. The Committee’s remit is to drive, develop and champion cultural [...]

2026-05-11T15:37:16+09:30May 8th, 2026|

Legal Profession Respectful Behaviours Guidelines

The Respectful Behaviours Committee and the Heads of Jurisdiction have endorsed the Legal Profession Respectful Behaviours Guidelines which address conduct in, or in connection with, the courtroom by practitioners and judicial officers. Legal Profession Respectful Behaviours Guidelines

2026-02-26T09:56:56+10:30February 26th, 2026|

Guidelines concerning the use of Generative artificial intelligence in litigation in South Australian Courts

These guidelines apply to and in respect of steps taken in proceedings in the Supreme Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, Youth Court, Environment, Resources and Development Court and Court of Disputed Returns governed by the Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA) (UCRs), Uniform Special Statutory Rules 2022 (SA) (USSRs) and the Joint Criminal Rules 2022 (SA) [...]

2026-01-22T14:11:58+10:30December 24th, 2025|

Notice about court sittings at Waikerie

  On 24 February 2025, the State Courts Administration Council (SCAC) approved the permanent cessation of court sittings at Waikerie. Stakeholders have been advised and work will commence shortly to decommission the court. On 16 May 2024, the SCAC announced that sittings at the Waikerie court, which had been held for up to one day [...]

2025-03-17T09:37:50+10:30March 17th, 2025|

CAA Strategic Plan 2024-2028

14 November 2024 The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) Strategic Plan 2024-2028 sets out a bold vision to strengthen public trust in the justice system, through our delivery of exceptional court services. This plan is the culmination of an extensive, collaborative process, informed by the voices and expertise of the judiciary, staff members and key external [...]

2024-11-14T14:59:10+10:30November 14th, 2024|

Court operating hours over Christmas holiday period

5 November 2024 Court registry operating hours Tuesday, 24 December 2024 to Thursday, 2 January 2025 Supreme, District and Environment, Resources and Development Court Registry The court registry located in the Sir Samuel Way building will close at 4:30pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and reopen on Thursday, 2 January 2025. Probate Registry The Probate Registry will [...]

2025-02-04T14:19:59+10:30November 5th, 2024|