The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) is currently investigating a matter that has been reported in the media about an alleged image. The CAA takes the allegations seriously and is conducting an investigation. If substantiated, any breach of the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector will be dealt with in accordance with the [...]
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 [...]
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
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) [...]
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 [...]
This site will be intermittently unavailable on Thursday 13 February 2025 (7pm - 12am) due to scheduled maintenance.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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