{"id":"tas:sr-2012-090","name":"Supreme Court Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rules 2012","slug":"supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"90 of 2012","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":314419,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2012-090-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These Rules of Court may be cited as the [Supreme Court Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rules 2012](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2012-090) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These Rules of Court take effect on the day on which their making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Principal Rules","content":"### 3 Principal Rules\n\n> In these Rules of Court, the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) are referred to as the Principal Rules.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 4.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 5.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 6.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 7.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"8.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 8.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"9.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 9.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"10.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 10.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"11.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 11.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"12.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 12.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"13.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 13.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"14.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 14.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"15.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 15.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"16.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 16.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"17.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 17.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"18.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 18.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Supreme Court Rules 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2000-008) .\n\nE. C. CRAWFORD\n\nChief Justice\n\nP. E. EVANS\n\nPuisne Judge\n\nA. M. BLOW\n\nPuisne Judge\n\nS. E. TENNENT\n\nPuisne Judge\n\nD. J. PORTER\n\nPuisne Judge\n\nH. M. WOOD\n\nPuisne Judge\n\nCountersigned,\n\nJ. A. CONNOLLY\n\nRegistrar\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 17 October 2012\n\nThese Rules of Court are administered in the Department of Justice.","sortOrder":17}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument amends the Supreme Court Rules 2000 by incorporating miscellaneous changes into the authorised version (see rules 4–18). Because it modifies the Principal Rules, it alters the operative procedural framework to the extent of those amendments; the instrument itself does not disclose the specific substantive changes, so the exact scope of change must be determined by examining the updated authorised Rules."},"complexity_factors":["Direct cross-reference to the Supreme Court Rules 2000 as the Principal Rules (rule 3) — requires consulting a separate instrument to see substantive changes.","Commencement tied to Gazette notification (rule 2) — timing is immediate on publication rather than by a fixed future date.","Multiple rules (rules 4–18) state that amendments have been incorporated into the authorised version but do not reproduce the substantive amendment text — makes on-face impact assessment difficult.","Document is largely administrative (signatures, publication details) and does not create new procedural mechanisms within this instrument.","Absence of detail about the content of each amendment increases interpretive work for practitioners and court staff who must consult the authorised version."],"plain_english_summary":"These Rules make miscellaneous amendments to the Supreme Court Rules 2000 and update the authorised consolidated version; they take effect when their making is notified in the Gazette. They change the court’s procedural rules used by judges, lawyers, litigants and court staff, and so can alter compliance costs, filing practices and administrative processes."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This legislation serves its intended narrow purpose as a vehicle for miscellaneous amendments to the Supreme Court Rules 2000. The scope remains limited to procedural updates for the Tasmanian Supreme Court, with no evidence of scope creep beyond the original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (only 3 substantive provisions: short title, commencement, and definition of Principal Rules)","No defined terms beyond the basic reference to 'Principal Rules'","No conditional logic or exceptions","Rules 4-18 are essentially placeholder text indicating amendments have been merged elsewhere","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the Principal Rules and the Rules Publication Act 1953","Simple administrative structure typical of amendment rules"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a set of amendments to the rules that govern how Tasmania's Supreme Court operates. The **Supreme Court Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rules 2012** made changes to the **Supreme Court Rules 2000** (the main set of procedural rules for Tasmania's highest court).\n\n**What it does:**\n- Updates the procedures for how cases are run in the Supreme Court of Tasmania\n- The specific amendments cover rules 4 through 18, but the actual text of those changes has been \"incorporated\" (merged) into the main 2000 Rules\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Lawyers practising in the Supreme Court of Tasmania\n- People involved in civil litigation (lawsuits) in Tasmania's Supreme Court\n- The court registry staff who administer court processes\n\n**Why it matters:**\nCourt rules determine things like: how documents must be filed, time limits for taking legal steps, how evidence is presented, and what fees apply. These amendments likely fixed practical problems, updated references, or streamlined processes based on experience with the 2000 Rules.\n\n**Important note:** You cannot read the actual changes in this document. Each rule (4-18) simply states that the amendment \"has been incorporated into the authorised version\" of the main Rules. To see what actually changed, you need to look at the current version of the **Supreme Court Rules 2000**."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on available information, the instrument appears consistent with its stated purpose of making miscellaneous procedural amendments to the Supreme Court Rules. There is no indication of scope creep or departure from its original intent. The amendments appear to be routine administrative and procedural updates."},"complexity_factors":["The actual substantive content of the amendments is not visible in the provided text — only metadata and status information is available, limiting full analysis","Court procedural rules can involve layered cross-references to other rules and legislation, adding complexity for practitioners","The 'miscellaneous' nature means multiple unrelated changes are bundled together, requiring readers to assess each amendment individually","Jurisdictionally limited to Tasmania's Supreme Court, reducing broader interpretive complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument makes minor, technical amendments to the Supreme Court of Tasmania’s procedural rules, adjusting filing, case management, deadlines and other court processes. It affects lawyers, parties in Supreme Court proceedings, and court staff. While not a major reform, the housekeeping changes matter because procedural requirements shape how cases proceed — getting them wrong can risk delays, costs or adverse outcomes."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012","history":"/api/acts/supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/supreme-court-amendment-miscellaneous-rules-2012/documents"}}