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Administration and Probate Act

Claim

To make a claim under the Administration and Probate Act 1919 (SA).

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Administration and Probate Act‘

Administrative and Disciplinary Division – Miscellaneous Application

Originating Application

Applications under a variety of Acts.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Civil‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Administrative and Disciplinary Division‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’, select ‘Miscellaneous Application‘

Admission

Originating Application

An application to be admitted as a lawyer in South Australia.

Go to Originating Application – Admission

Appeal

Appeal against a court or tribunal decision.

Go to Application for Appeal or Review of a Court or Tribunal

Appeal a probationary or provisional licence disqualification

Appeal

Appeal against a probationary or provisional licence disqualification.

Go to Appeal a Probationary or Provisional Licence Disqualification

Appointment as Senior Counsel

Originating Application

An application for an appointment as a Senior Counsel.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Registration / Appointment‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select, ‘Appointment as Senior Counsel‘

Arbitration – Arbitration Generic

Originating Application

An application under the Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Arbitration Generic‘

Arbitration – Determine a Question of Law

Originating Application

An application under s 27J Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order to determine a question of law.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Determine a Question of Law‘

Arbitration – Enforce Award

Originating Application

An application under s 35 Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order to enforce an arbitration award.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select, ‘Enforce Award‘

Arbitration – Issue of a Subpoena

Originating Application

An application under s 27A Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 to order the issue of a subpoena.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Issue of a Subpoena‘

Arbitration – Leave to Appeal Against Award

Originating Application

An application s 34A Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order for leave to appeal against an arbitration award.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Leave to Appeal Against Award‘

Arbitration – Order to Give Evidence or Produce

Originating Application

An application under s 27A Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order to give evidence or produce.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements).
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Order to Give Evidence or Produce‘

Arbitration – Prohibit or Allow Disclosure

Originating Application

An application under ss 27G or 27H Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order to prohibit or allow disclosure.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Prohibit or Allow Disclosure‘

Arbitration – Set Aside Award

Originating Application

An application under s 34 Commercial Arbitration Act 2011 for an order to set aside an arbitration award.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Arbitration‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Set Aside Award‘

Australian Consumer Law

Claim

To make a claim under the Australian Consumer Law relating to:

unfair contract terms, covering standard form consumer contracts
consumer rights and guarantees when buying goods and services
product safety
unsolicited consumer agreements covering door-to-door sales and telephone sales
lay-by agreements

Note that most Australian Consumer Law claims also plead the Fair Trading Act.Column 3 Value 15

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Australian Consumer Law‘

Australian Crime Commission Act

Originating Application

An application for an order under Australian Crime Commission (South Australia) Act 2004.

Go to Originating Application.
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Australian Crime Commission Act‘

Authorisation or Consent to Proposed Marriage

Originating Application

An application for an order for one of the following:

authorising the applicant to marry a particular person of marriageable age despite the fact that the applicant has not attained the age of 18 years under s 12 of the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)
consenting to the applicant to marry a person of marriageable age where a person whose consent to the marriage is required by the Marriage Act 1961 refuses to consent

Or an application by the applicant under s15 to dispense with the consent of a person has been refused.

Go to Originating Application for Authorisation or Consent to Proposed Marriage

Building Dispute

Claim

To make a claim in relation to a building dispute in the District or Supreme Court.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘District Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Building Dispute’

Building Dispute – Building Work Contractors Act

Claim

To make a claim under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA) in respect of a domestic building contract for an order under section:

36 – return payments made to the building owner or provide payments to the building work contractor (person doing the work) for materials, building work or other services they have provided.
37 – for the determination of a dispute arising out of the contract or the performance of the building work to which the warranty relates.
38 – for relief where a term or condition of a domestic building work contract is harsh or unconscionable

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Building Dispute’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Building Work Contractors Act‘

Building Dispute – Construct Contract Payment Recovery

Claim

To make a claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA) to recover a debt under section:

15(2)(a)(i) – Consequences of not paying claimant where no payment schedule
16(2)(a)(i) – Consequences of not paying claimant in accordance with payment schedule

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Building Dispute’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Construct contract payment recovery‘

Building Dispute – Workers Lien

Claim

To make a claim to enforce a lien or charge that has been registered with the Lands Titles Office under the Workers Lien Act 1893 (SA).

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Building Dispute’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Workers lien’

Civil Penalty Contravention

Originating Application

An application under s 86B Fair Trading Act 1987 for an order that someone pay to the Commissioner an amount as a civil penalty.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Civil Penalty Contravention’

Complaint – Police Disciplinary Tribunal

Originating Application

An application filed by the Police Complaints Authority.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Civil‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Police Disciplinary Tribunal‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Police Disciplinary Tribunal’

Contract Dispute

Claim

When someone has failed to perform a contract and you want:

Damages
Payment of a debt (this is called a ‘liquidated amount’ where the contract specifies how much is owed)
The other party to perform the contract (this is called ‘specific performance’)
Restitution because the other party has been unjustly enriched at your expense

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Contract Dispute’

Corporations Act

Claim

To make a claim under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Corporations Act‘

Corporations Application

Originating Application

An application that is not brought ex-parte or for winding up.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Corporations’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Originating Process – Corporation‘

Corporations Application – Ex-parte

Originating Application

An application under the Corporations Act that is heard ex-parte.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Corporations’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Originating Process – Corporation Exparte’

Court of Disputed Returns

Originating Application

Application to review Local Government election results.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Civil‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Court of Disputed Returns‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Local Government (Elections) Act‘

Credit Contract Dispute

Claim

To make a claim under Schedule 1 National Credit Code of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth).

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Credit Transaction – Credit Code’

Criminal Assets Confiscation of Profits Act

Originating Application

An application made under the Act.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘ or ‘District Court‘
If you select Magistrates Court when asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Criminal Assets Confiscation Act‘. When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Criminal Assets Confiscation Act‘
If you select District Court when asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘. When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Criminal Assets Confiscation of Profits Act’.

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Originating Application

An application under the Victims of Crime Act.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Criminal Injuries Compensation’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Criminal Injuries Compensation’

Damage to cargo (Admiralty)

Claim

To make a claim for damages to cargo in the Supreme Court.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘.
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Property Damage’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Property Damage – Damage to cargo (Admiralty)’

Debt Recovery Dispute

Claim

When someone owes you money.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Debt Recovery’

Defamation

Claim

To make a claim for defamation under the Defamation Act 2005 (SA).

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Defamation’

Discovery before Action

Originating Application

An application for an order for pre-action discovery as per the Court Rules.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select your court
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Discovery before Action’

Equity

Claim

To make a claim for equitable remedies.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Equity’

Fair Trading Act

Originating Application

To make an application under section 8A of the Fair Trading Act for an order enforcing the terms of an agreement reached as a result of conciliation.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Consumer Transactions’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Fair Trading Act‘

Family

Claim

To make a claim to the District Court or Supreme Court under the Family Relationships Act, or anything other.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘District Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Family’

Family – Defacto Relationship Property Settlement

Claim

To make a claim for property in a defacto relationship settlement.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Family’
elect Defacto relationship property settlement as the claim sub-type.

Family – Family Relationship Act

Claim

To make a claim under Family Relationships Act 1975.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Family’
elect Family Relationship Act as the claim sub-type.

Family – Family Relationships Act – Application for Declaration

Originating Application

An application under ss 9 or s 11B Family Relationships Act for a declaration of parentage or as to domestic partners.

Go to Originating Application.
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Family’
Select Family Relationships Act – Application for Declaration as the application type.

Family – Other

Claim

To make a claim that is not a claim for property in a defacto relationship settlement.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Family’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Other’

Family – Provision out of Estate (Inheritance) Act

Originating Application

An application under section 7 of the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (SA) for provision out of the estate of the deceased (if applicable) over and above that given by the last will or on the intestacy of the deceased.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Family’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Provision Out of Estate – Inheritance’

Fencing Dispute

Originating Application

A claim under the Fencing Act 1975 for an order where:

You are having a dispute with the owner of the adjoining land about a fence dividing your properties.
You want to perform fencing work but cannot identify or find the owner of the adjoining land.
You have erected a fence to divide your land from a public road which the owner of the land abutting the road benefits from, and you want them to contribute to its cost or other fencing work.

Go to Originating Application – Fences Act

Fines Enforcement & Debt Recovery Act – Appointment of Receiver

Originating Application

Application by the Chief Recovery Officer to appoint a Receiver under Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Fines Enforcement & Debt Recovery Act – Appointment of Receiver‘

Fines Enforcement & Debt Recovery Act – Examination Summons

Originating Application

Application by the Chief Recovery Officer to commence enforcement for Examination Summons under Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Fines Enforcement & Debt Recovery Act – Examination Summons’

Fire & Emergency Services Act

Originating Application

An application under s 38 Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 by an authorised officer for an order directing the occupier to close or keep closed, the building for such period as the Court considers necessary for the alleviation of the danger.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Fire & Emergency Services Act’

Injunction

Originating Application

An application for an injunction under

s 30 of the District Court Act
s 29 of the Supreme Court Act

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Injunction‘

Interpleader

Originating Application

An application by a person, faced with competing claims in respect of personal property (which they do not claim as their own), can apply to the court to determine who is the lawful owner of the property.

Go to Interpleader

Interpleader – Referral by Small Business Commissioner

Originating Application

A referral of a dispute about a security bond under section 20(6) of the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 by the Small Business Commissioner.

Go to Interpleader – Referral by Small Business Commissioner

Land

Claim

To make a claim under the Law of Property Act 1936 (SA) or Real Property Act.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Land’

Land – Extend Caveat – Real Property Act

Originating Application

An application under s 191(1)(g) Real Property Act 1886 to extend a caveat.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Extend Caveat – Real Property Act’

Land – Housing Improvement Tenancy Dispute Application

Originating Application

An application to deal with a housing improvement tenancy dispute under s 35(3) of the Housing Improvement Act 2016.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Housing Improvement Tenancy Dispute – Application’

Land – Neighbourhood Dispute

Originating Application

An application for orders to resolve a dispute between neighbours, or the occupiers of property in close proximity, based on allegations of trespass or nuisance.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application – Neighbourhood Dispute’

Land – Real Property Act Other

Originating Application

An application Under the Real Property Act that is not listed above.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Real Property Act Other (other)’

Land – Strata Title/Community Title

Originating Application

An application under:

s 41A of the Strata Titles Act 1988 for an order to resolve a dispute between a Strata Corporation and a member(s) of that Corporation
s 142(1) of Community Titles Act 1996 for an order to resolve a dispute and for an order that certain by-laws be struck out.
Application can also be made to appoint an Administrator under both Acts.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Strata Title / Community Title’

Land – Application – LVD

Originating Application

Application

An application to the Land and Valuation Division of the Court brought under one of the following Acts:

the Crown Lands Act 1929;
the Encroachments Act 1944;
the Highways Act 1926;
the Land Settlement (Development Leases) Act 1949;
the Land Tax Act 1936;
the Law of Property Act 1936;
the Local Government Act 1934;
the Pastoral Act 1936;
the Planning and Development Act 1966;
the Renmark Irrigation Trust Act 1936;
the Sewerage Act 1929;
the South-Eastern Drainage Act 1931;
the Water Conservation Act 1936;
the Waterworks Act 1932 and
the Compulsory Acquisition of Land Act 1925.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application – LVD’

Land – Option for Payment In – LVD

Originating Application

As per the above Acts, but doesn’t require a legislated payment in and is done voluntarily.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application – LVD – Option for Payment In’

Local Government (Elections) Act Petition

Originating Application

An application under s 69 of the Local Government (Elections) Act Petition the disputing the validity of an election under the Act.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Local Government (Elections) Act’

Negligence

Claim

To make a common law claim for negligence or a claim for damages under the Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA) for:

Damage;
Injury; or
Loss;
resulting from the Respondent breaching their duty of care by:
Doing; or
Failing to do something

A reasonable person would or would not do.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Negligence’

Personal Injury – Medical negligence

Claim

To make a claim for compensation under the Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA) for personal injury resulting from medical treatment.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Personal injury’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Personal injury – medical negligence’

Personal Injury – Motor vehicle

Claim

To make a claim for compensation for personal injury resulting from a motor vehicle or car accident.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Personal injury’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Personal injury – motor vehicle’

Personal Injury – Return to Work Act (s 66)

Claim

To make a claim for compensation under section 66 of the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA).

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Personal injury’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Personal injury – Return to Work Act (S66)’

Personal Injury – Other

Claim

To make a claim for compensation under the Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA) for personal injury.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Personal injury’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Personal injury – Other’

Police Disciplinary Tribunal

Originating Application

An application made to the Police Disciplinary Tribunal under s 25 of the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 when the Commissioner of Police presents a notice of allegation about a member of the police, cadet or special officer and they deny the charge.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Civil‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Police Disciplinary Tribunal’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Police Disciplinary Tribunal’

Pre claim expert opinion

Originating Application

An application for an order for an expert opinion pre-claim as per the Court Rules.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Pre claim expert opinion’

Pro bono Mediation

Originating Application

An application for pro bono mediation as per the Court Rules.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Pro bono Mediation’

Probate Caveat

Originating Application

An application for a probate caveat to stop the distribution of an estate.

Go to Probate Caveat

Probate Grant

Grant Application

An application for a grant of probate or of letters of administration to enable the legal personal representative named in the grant to formally administer the estate of the deceased person, by collecting and dealing with assets and paying estate debts.

Go to Probate Grant Application

Probate Originating Application

Originating Application

Testamentary summonses (previously Forms 34, 34A, 34B, and 34C) and other applications under a particular Rule or Act.

Go to Probate Originating Application

Probate Subpoena

Subpoena

Used to subpoena a will or codicil.

Go to Probate Subpoena

Property Damage – Damage to a motor vehicle

Claim

To make a claim to recover damages for the cost of repair to or loss of a motor vehicle after an accident that was caused by another person’s negligence.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Property Damage’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Property Damage – Motor Vehicle’

Property Damage – Other

Claim

To make a claim for damage to something other than a motor vehicle.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Property Damage’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Property Damage – Other’

Originating Application

An application under s 19 of the Births Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 for an order to register a birth or include or correct registrable information about the birth or child’s parents.

Go to Originating Application – Register birth/change registrable information

Originating Application

An ex-parte application under s 6 of the Foreign Judgments Act 1991 for registration of a foreign judgment.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Register External Judgment / Order’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Register Foreign Judgment – Ex-Parte‘

Registration

Originating Application

An application for registration as a lawyer.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Registration / Appointment’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Registration’

Renunciation application

Originating Application

An application by an Executor to give up their right to administer a grant.

Go to to Probate Renunciation Application

Retail and Commercial Leases Act

Claim

To make a claim under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 for an order under:

section 12 – false or misleading disclosure statement.
section 12 – disclosure statement not given.
section 15 – recovery of premium paid in connection with the granting of a retail shop lease.
section 68 – general jurisdiction.
section 76(8) – dispute about abandoned goods.
section 77(2) – exemption from provisions of the Act

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Retail and Commercial Leases Act’

Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act

Claim

To make a claim against the dealer who sold a second-hand car under:

Section 24 – Enforcement of duty to repair
Section 33 – No waiver of rights
of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 for:
repair by the dealer of a defect
payment or reimbursement of the reasonable costs of repairing or completing repairs of a defect
compensation for loss or damage suffered as a result of the dealer’s conduct
enforcing the terms of a written agreement reached before the Commissioner
loss or damage as a result of being induced to waive a right to rescind a purchase contract

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act’

s 14 Serious & Organised Crime Act

Originating Application

An application under s 14 Serious and Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth) Act 2009 by the Commissioner of Police (or represented by a Police Officer or Counsel) for an order requiring a deposit holder to report specified transactions relevant to identifying, tracing, locating or valuing a person’s wealth

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Section 14 Serious & Organised Crime Act‘

Serious Crime – and/or production order

Originating Application

An application under 15 Serious and Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth) Act 2009 by the Commissioner of Police (or represented by a Police Officer or Counsel) for either or both an order requiring a person to give oral or affidavit evidence and an order requiring a person to produce materials relevant to identifying, tracing, locating or valuing a person’s wealth.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Serious Crime – Examination and/or production order’

Serious Crime – warrant

Originating Application

An application under s 16 Serious and Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth) Act 2009 by the Commissioner of Police (or represented by a Police Officer or Counsel) for a warrant authorising the seizure of a document or article relevant to identifying, tracing, locating or valuing a person’s wealth (including the search of a person or premises for such purposes).

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Serious Crime – Warrant’

Serious & Organised Crime Unexplained Wealth Act

Originating Application

An application under the Serious & Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth) Act 2009 that is not under s 14, 15 or 16.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘ or ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Serious & Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth Act)’

Tax Costs

Originating Application

An application for an assessment of legal costs.

Go to Originating Application – Tax Costs

Trespass to goods/conversion/detinue

Claim

Trespass to goods = A claim for wrongful interference with the applicant’s goods for example moving them from one place to another or causing damage to them. Conversion = A claim for unauthorised interference with the applicant’s possession or right to possession of goods. Detinue = A claim for the wrongful detention of the applicant’s goods

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Trespass to Goods / Conversion / Detinue’

Trustee Act

Claim

To make a claim under the Trustee Act 1936

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘Supreme Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Trustee Act’

Unclaimed Goods Act

Originating Application

An application under s 6 of the Unclaimed Goods Act 1987 for an order for the sale or disposal of unclaimed goods.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Consumer Transactions’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Unclaimed Goods Act’

Victims of Crime Act Compensation/Recovery – Compensation

Claim

If you are an injured victim to make a claim for compensation for injuries caused by crimes committed:

between 1 July 1978 and 31 December 2002 are made under the repealed Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1978 and the Victims of Crime (Transitional) Regulations 2017.
on or after 31 December 2002 are made under the Victims of Crime Act 2001

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘District Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Victim of Crime Compensation / Recovery’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Compensation’

Victims of Crime Act Recovery (s 28) – Recovery

Claim

A claim by the Attorney-General under section 28 of the Victims of Crime Act 2001.

Go to Claim
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this claim in?’ select ‘District Court‘
When asked ‘What is the main claim type?’, select ‘Victim of Crime Compensation / Recovery’
When asked ‘What is the claim sub-type?’ select ‘Victims of Crime Act recovery (s28)’

Wardens Court – Application for Amalgamation

Originating Application

An application under s 16 Warden’s Court Rules for an order for amalgamation of working conditions.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Wardens Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Amalgamation’

Wardens Court – Application for Forfeiture

Originating Application

An application under s 69 Mining Act for an order for forfeiture of claim.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Wardens Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Forfeiture’

Wardens Court – Application for Suspension

Originating Application

An application under s 16 Warden’s Court Rules for an order for suspension of working conditions pursuant to.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘District Court‘ then ‘Wardens Court‘
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Suspension’

Wardens Court – Application to the Wardens Court

Originating Application

An application brought under the Mining Act 1971.

Go to Originating Application (Other lodgements)
Select the District Court and Wardens Court to lodge this application in.
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Land’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Application for Suspension’

Warehouse Liens Act

Originating Application

An application under s 12 of the Warehouse Liens Act for an order prohibiting the taking of further action under the Act for the sale of the goods.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select ‘Magistrates Court‘
hen asked ‘What does you application relate to?’ select ‘Applications Under Specific State Laws‘
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Warehouse Liens Act 1990′

Will deposit

Deposit an original will with the court during the life of the will maker.

Go to Probate Will Deposit

Other

Originating Application

An application to be used when none of the specific application types apply.

Go to Originating Application
When asked ‘Which Court are you lodging this application in?’ select your Court
When asked ‘What does your application relate to?’, select ‘Other’
When asked ‘What type of application are you making?’ select ‘Other‘

Criminal cases

Case Type	Type of Lodgement	When to use this	How to start this type of case
Information & Summons (Lower Court)	Information & Summons	Where a person is suspected of committing an offence, charges may be brought against them	Go to Information or Information & Summons When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Magistrate Court, Youth Court or Environment, Resources and Development Court” When asked “Where would you like your first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Type of Lodgement” Select “Form 2 Information and Summons”
Information (Higher Court ex-Officio)	Information	Where a person is suspected of committing an offence, charges may be brought against them	Go to Information or Information & Summons When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “District Court or Supreme Court” When asked “Where would you like your first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Type of Lodgement” Select “Form 6 Information”
Notice of Review- Bail Review	Bail Review	A notice to review a decision made in relation to bail	1. Go to Notice of Review- Bail Review 2. In the drop down “This application for Review is made under” Select the Section or Other 3. Upload “Form 181 Notice of Review- Bail Review”
Originating Application to Vary or Revoke an Order	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Vary or Revoke an order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171A Originating Application to Vary or Revoke an Order”
Originating Application to Fix a Non-Parole Period	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Fix a Non-Parole period	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171B Originating Application to Fix a Non-Parole Period”
Originating Application to Extend a Non-Parole Period	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Extend a Non-Parole period	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171C Originating Application to Extend a Non-Parole Period”
Originating Application to Vary a Community Service Order or Ancillary Order	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Vary a Community Service Order or Ancillary Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171D Originating Application to Vary a Community Service Order or Ancillary Order”
Originating Application to Vary or Revoke Condition of or Discharge Bond or Obligation	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Vary or Revoke Condition of or Discharge Bond or Obligation	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select the Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171E Originating Application to Vary or Revoke Condition of or Discharge Bond or Obligation”
Originating Application to Discharge or Vary Condition of Recognizance Order	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Discharge or Vary Condition of Recognizance Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171F Originating Application to Discharge or Vary Condition of Recognizance Order”
Originating Application for Review, Variation or Revocation of a Part 8A Criminal Law Consolidation Act Order	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application for Review, Variation or Revocation of a Part 8A Criminal Law Consolidation Act Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171G Originating Application to for Review, Variation or Revocation of a Part 8A Criminal Law Consolidation Act Order”
Originating Application for Variation, Cancellation or Review of a Release on License pursuant to former section 293A Criminal Law Consolidation Act	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application for Variation, Cancellation or Review of a Release on License pursuant to former section 293A Criminal Law Consolidation Act	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Supreme Court” When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171H Originating Application to for Variation, Cancellation or Review of a Release on License pursuant to former section 293A Criminal Law Consolidation Act”
Originating Application for Release on License pursuant to former section 293A Criminal Law Consolidation Act	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application for Release on License pursuant to former section 293A Criminal Law Consolidation Act	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Supreme Court” When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171I Originating Application for Release on License pursuant to former section 293A Criminal Law Consolidation Act”
Originating Application to for Variation or Discharge of Division 6, 7 or 9 Crimes Act (Cth) Order	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to for Variation or Discharge of Division 6, 7 or 9 Crimes Act (Cth) Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171J Originating Application to for Variation or Discharge of Division 6, 7 or 9 Crimes Act (Cth) Order”
Originating Application to Vary or Revoke License Disqualification	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Vary or Revoke License Disqualification	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171K Originating Application to Vary or Revoke License Disqualification”
Originating Application for Youth to be Discharged Absolutely from a Detention Order	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application for Youth to be Discharged Absolutely from a Detention Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Youth Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171L Originating Application for Youth to be Discharged Absolutely from a Detention Order”
Originating Application for Person Held in a Training Centre to be Transferred to a Prison	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application for Person Held in a Training Centre to be Transferred to a Prison	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Youth Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171M Originating Application for Person Held in a Training Centre to be Transferred to a Prison”
Originating Application to Revoke an Order that a Youth be Transferred to a Prison	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application to Revoke an Order that a Youth be Transferred to a Prison	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Youth Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 171N Originating Application to Revoke an Order that a Youth be Transferred to a Prison”
Originating Application for Enforcement	Originating Application and Enforcement	An originating application for enforcement of an order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 211 Originating Application for Enforcement”
Information Enforcement Order (Cth)	Originating Application and Enforcement	An application for enforcement of a Commonwealth Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 213A Information Enforcement Order (Cth)”
Information and Summons to Enforce Order (Cth)	Originating Application and Enforcement	An Information and Summons to enforce a Commonwealth Order	Go to Originating Application & Enforcement (Criminal) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing Location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 213B Information and Summons to Enforce Order (Cth)”
Notice of Appeal Against Acquittal, Conviction, Antecedent Decision or Mental Impairment Judgement	Notice of Appeal	Appeal against a decision, judgement or conviction	1. Go to Notice of Appeal 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 183A Notice of Appeal Against Acquittal, Conviction, Antecedent Decision or Mental Impairment Judgement”
Notice of Second or Subsequent Appeal Against Conviction	Notice of Appeal	Appeal against a second or subsequent conviction	1. Go to Notice of Appeal 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 183B Notice of Second or Subsequent Appeal Against Conviction”
Notice of Appeal Against Sentence or Mental Impairment Disposition	Notice of Appeal	Appeal against sentence or mental impairment disposition	1. Go to Notice of Appeal 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 183C Notice of Appeal Against Sentence or Mental Impairment Disposition”
Notice of Appeal Against Other Decision	Notice of Appeal	An appeal against another decision	1. Go to Notice of Appeal 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 183D Notice of Appeal Against Other Decision”
Notice of Case Stated	Other Appeal Application	A notice of the case stated	1. Go to Other Appeal Applications 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 192 Notice of Case Stated”
Application for Reservation of Question to Court of Appeal	Other Appeal Application	Application for reservation of question to the Court of Appeal	1. Go to Other Appeal Applications 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 193 Application for Reservation of Question to Court of Appeal”
Notice of Reference on Petition of Mercy	Other Appeal Application	An application of reference on petition of mercy	1. Go to Other Appeal Applications 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 194 Notice of Reference on Petition of Mercy”
Notice of Application for Retrial	Other Appeal Application	An application for a retrial	1. Go to Other Appeal Applications 2. When asked “Lodgement Type” Select “Form 195 Notice of Application for Retrial”
Originating Application	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An Originating Application in the special jurisdiction that can be made to the Court	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1 Originating Application”
Originating Application- Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Order	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application under the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1A Originating Application- Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Order”
Originating Application- Uncontrolled Sexual Instincts- Extended Detention Order	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application to obtain an uncontrolled sexual instincts extended detention order	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Supreme Court” When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1AA Originating Application- Uncontrolled Sexual Instincts- Extended Detention Order”
Originating Application- Uncontrolled Sexual Instincts- Release on Licence or Discharge	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application to obtain an uncontrolled sexual instincts release on licence or discharge order	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Supreme Court” When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1AB Originating Application- Uncontrolled Sexual Instincts- Release on Licence or Discharge”
Originating Application – Vehicle Clamping Act – Extension of Clamping, Credit Provider Relief	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application to extend clamping for credit provider relief	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Magistrate Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1AC Originating Application – Vehicle Clamping Act – Extension of Clamping, Credit Provider Relief”
Originating Application – Warrant – Extend Retention Period for Things Seized	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application to extend retention period for things seized	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Magistrate Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1AD Originating Application – Warrant – Extend Retention Period for Things Seized”
Originating Application – Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Order	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application under the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Magistrate Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1B Originating Application – Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Order”
Originating Application – Animal Welfare Act Warrant	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application under the Animal Welfare Act 1985	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Magistrate Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1C Originating Application – Animal Welfare Act Warrant”
Originating Application – Bail – Application	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application for bail.	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1D Originating Application – Bail – Application”
Originating Application – Bail – Vary or Revoke Bail	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application to vary or revoke bail	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1E Originating Application – Bail – Vary or Revoke Bail”
Originating Application – Bail – Vary or Revoke Guarantee of Bail	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	An application to vary or revoke guarantee of bail	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select your Court When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1F Originating Application – Bail – Vary or Revoke Guarantee of Bail”
Originating Application – Child Protection Restraining Order (Child or Guardian of Child as Applicant)	Originating Application (Special Jurisdiction)	Where a child or guardian of a child makes an application for a child protection restraining order	Go to Originating Applications (Special Jurisdiction) When asked “Which Court are you lodging this application in?” Select “Magistrate Court” When asked “Where would you like first hearing to be held?” Select your Hearing location When asked “Lodgement Type” Select the “Form 1G Originating Application – Child Protection Restraining Order (Child or Guardian of Child as Applicant)”

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