Notices, policies, practice directions

Notices, policies, practice directions

The Court publishes notices, policies and practice directions. These provide important information and directions about current court procedures and other court-related matters. 

Notices

The Chief Judge issues Notices to inform the legal profession and the public about court-related information. 

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Practice Directions

The Chief Judge issues practice directions to provide direction and guidance to court users on court procedures. 

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  • CRIM 20 Language of Accused: explanation of the form counsel may submit for the Court to consider if counsel has advised their client of their language rights under section 530 of the Criminal Code

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Policies 

The court issues policies that provide information about watching what happens in court, accessing court records and using electronic devices like computers and phones in courtrooms.   

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  • ACC-1 Access to Court Proceedingswhen the public and media can access court proceedings (including remote proceedings) and information about conduct, use of computers and restrictions on photography and recording 

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  • BAN-1 Bans on Publicationpublication ban information, including lists of some (not all) automatic, mandatory and discretionary bans

People may access information from court files or hear information when watching court proceedings that may be subject to a publication ban. This means they are prevented from publishing, transmitting or broadcasting that information.