2011 A2011-12, s 2 and CN2012-4)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2012
A2012-13 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 11 April 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 April 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 12 April 2012 (s 2 (1))
Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Act 2012 A2012-20 s 31
notified LR 22 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
s 31 commenced 13 September 2012 (s 2 and CN2012-15)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.8
notified LR 22 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.8
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Magistrates Court (Industrial Proceedings) Amendment Act 2013
A2013-43 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 7 November 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 8 November 2013 (s 2)
Judicial Commissions Amendment Act 2015 A2015-1 sch 1 pt 1.2
(as am by A2015-52 s 28)
notified LR 25 February 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 February 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 February 2017 (s 2 (as am by A2015-52 s 28))
Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-10 pt 7
notified LR 7 April 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 April 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 21 April 2015 (s 2 (2))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2015
A2015-11 sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 20 May 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 May 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 21 May 2015 (s 2 (1))
Mental Health Act 2015 A2015-38 sch 2 pt 2.4 div 2.4.5
notified LR 7 October 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 October 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.4 div 2.4.5 commenced 1 March 2016 (s 2 (1) and see
Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Amendment Act 2014 A2014-51,
s 2 (as am by A2015-38 amdt 2.54))
Crimes (Domestic and Family Violence) Legislation Amendment
Act 2015 A2015-40 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 4 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 4 May 2016 (s 2 (2)
Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) A2015-52 pt 5, pt 10
notified LR 26 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
s 20 commenced 7 April 2016 (s 2 (1))
pt 5 remainder, pt 10 (s 28) commenced 10 December 2015 (s 2 (2))
Note Pt 10 (s 28) only amends the Judicial Commissions
Amendment Act 2015 A2015-1.
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)
A2016-28 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 15 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 16 June 2016 (s 2 (1))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2016
A2016-37 sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 22 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 29 June 2016 (s 2)
Family Violence Act 2016 A2016-42 sch 3 pt 3.4 (as am by A2017-10
s 7)
notified LR 18 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.4 commenced 1 May 2017 (s 2 (2) as am by A2017-10 s 7)
Family and Personal Violence Legislation Amendment Act 2017
A2017-10 s 7
notified LR 6 April 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
s 7 commenced 30 April 2017 (s 2 (1))
Note This Act only amends the Family Violence Act 2016
A2016-42.
Act 2017 (No 3) A2017-38 pt 7
notified LR 9 November 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 November 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 16 November 2017 (s 2 (1))
Courts and Other Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (No 2)
A2018-39 pt 3
notified LR 27 September 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 13 March 2019 (s 2 and CN2019-5)
Royal Commission Criminal Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2018
A2018-46 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 4 December 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 December 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 5 December 2018 (s 2)
COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Act 2020
A2020-14 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 13 May 2020
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 30 March 2020 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 14 May 2020 (s 2 (1))
Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-42 pt 8
notified LR 27 August 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 August 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 27 February 2021 (s 2 (6) and LA s 79)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
Commissioner Act 2022 A2022-25 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 14 December 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 December 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 15 December 2022 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-33 sch 2 pt 2.2
notified LR 6 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.2 commenced 13 September 2023 (s 2)
Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-37 pt 2
notified LR 29 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 30 September 2023 (s 2)
Act 2023 (No 2) A2023-42 pt 3
notified LR 8 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 9 November 2023 (s 2)
Crimes (Disclosure) Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-27 pt 2
notified LR 19 June 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 June 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 19 June 2025 (s 2 (2))
Children and Young People Amendment Act 2024 (No 2) A2024-34
sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 10 July 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 July 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 July 2025 (s 2 (2))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024
A2024-49 pt 5
notified LR 17 September 2024
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 11 June 2024 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 5 commenced 18 September 2024 (s 2 (4))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 4 pt 4.44
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 4 pt 4.44 commenced 6 December 2025 (s 2 (5))
Commencement
s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
Main purpose of civil procedure provisions
s 5A ins A2015-52 s 16
am A2016-37 amdt 1.23
Rule-making power
s 7 am A2005-20 amdt 3.96; A2023-37 s 5
Approved forms
s 8 am A2011-3 amdt 3.148; A2023-37 s 5; A2025-29 amdt 4.44
Rule-making committee
s 9 am A2012-13 amdt 1.13; A2015-10 s 23, s 28; ss renum R39
LA; A2023-37 s 6
Delegation by Chief Justice and Chief Magistrate
s 10 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.14
s 10 am A2012-13 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16; ss renum R34 LA
Advisory committee
s 11 am A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2011-22 amdt 1.17; pars renum
R34 LA; A2015-10 s 28; A2015-52 s 17; pars renum R41 LA;
A2016-28 amdt 1.1; A2023-37 ss 7-9; A2023-42 s 7
Chief executive officer of courts
pt 2A hdg ins A2015-52 s 18
sub A2023-42 s 8
Appointment of chief executive officer
s 11A hdg sub A2023-42 s 9
s 11A ins A2015-52 s 18
am A2016-28 amdt 1.1; A2023-42 ss 10-16
Administrative functions of chief executive officer
s 11B hdg sub A2023-42 s 17
s 11B ins A2015-52 s 18
am A2016-28 amdt 1.1; A2017-38 s 20, s 21; A2023-42
ss 18-20
Delegation by chief executive officer
s 11BA hdg sub A2023-42 s 21
s 11BA ins A2017-38 s 22
am A2023-42 ss 22-24
Leave of absence
s 11BB ins A2018-39 s 5
am A2023-42 s 25
Chief executive officer must not do other work
s 11BC hdg sub A2023-42 s 26
s 11BC ins A2018-39 s 5
am A2023-42 s 27
Disclosure of interests
s 11BD ins A2018-39 s 5
am A2023-42 s 27
Ending chief executive officer’s appointment
s 11C hdg sub A2023-42 s 28
s 11C ins A2015-52 s 18
sub A2018-39 s 6
am A2023-42 s 29, s 30
Chief executive officer not to direct registrars in relation to court functions
s 11D hdg sub A2023-42 s 31
s 11D ins A2015-52 s 18
am A2023-42 s 32
Consultants
s 11E ins A2018-39 s 7
am A2023-42 s 32
Fees generally
div 3.1 hdg ins A2008-36 amdt 1.192
Definitions—pt 3
s 12 def energy and water consumer council ins A2008-22
amdt 1.15
om A2009-20 amdt 3.49
def essential services consumer council om A2008-22
amdt 1.15
def relevant legislation sub A2008-36 amdt 1.193
am A2010-21 amdt 1.3; pars renum R27 LA
def tribunal am A2008-22 amdt 1.16
om A2008-36 amdt 1.194
Determination of fees
s 13 am A2006-40 amdt 2.88, amdt 2.89; A2008-36 amdt 1.195;
A2011-3 amdt 3.149; A2024-34 amdt 1.1; ss renum R61 LA;
am R62 LA
Payment of fees
s 14 am A2008-36 amdt 1.196
Remission, refund, deferral, waiver and exemption of fees
s 15 am A2005-13 amdt 1.21; A2006-25 amdt 2.4; A2006-55 s 7;
A2008-20 amdt 2.15, amdt 2.16, amdt 4.12, amdt 4.13;
A2008-36 amdts 1.197-1.199; ss renum R21 LA; A2008-46
amdt 3.9; A2015-38 amdt 2.69; A2016-42 amdt 3.23;
amdt 3.24; pars renum R48 LA; A2020-42 s 32
Recovery of fees in civil proceedings if fees not otherwise payable
s 16 am A2008-36 amdt 1.200, amdt 1.201; A2015-52 s 19
Review of decisions—fees
div 3.2 hdg ins A2008-36 amdt 1.202
Meaning of reviewable decision—div 3.2
s 18 sub A2008-36 amdt 1.202
Reviewable decisions—court
s 18A ins A2008-36 amdt 1.202
am A2015-10 s 28; A2023-37 s 10
Reviewable decisions—ACAT
s 18B ins A2008-36 amdt 1.202
am A2025-29 amdt 4.44
No fee for review by court or ACAT
s 18C ins A2008-36 amdt 1.202
Definitions—pt 4
s 20 def judgment sub A2008-36 amdt 1.203
def proceeding sub A2008-36 amdt 1.203
Proceedings by and against the Crown generally
s 21 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 5 by A2004-60
am A2005-20 amdt 3.97, amdt 3.98; A2008-36 amdt 1.204
Immunities and limitations of liability
s 22 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 6 by A2004-60
Corresponding laws of States and other Territories
s 23 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 7 by A2004-60
Injunctive relief
s 24 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 8 by A2004-60
Protection of confidentiality on grounds of public interest
s 25 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 9 by A2004-60
Right of Attorneys-General of other jurisdictions to appear in proceedings
s 26 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 10 by A2004-60
am A2005-20 amdt 3.99
Right of Attorney-General to intervene in proceedings
s 27 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 11 by A2004-60
am A2005-20 amdt 3.100; ss renum R4 LA (see A2005-20
amdt 3.101); A2008-36 amdt 1.205, amdt 1.206
Fees and charges in proceedings
s 28 hdg sub A2008-36 amdt 1.207
s 28 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 12 by A2004-60
am A2008-36 amdt 1.208
Enforcement of judgments against Territory Crown
s 29 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 13 by A2004-60
am A2008-36 amdt 1.209; A2012-13 amdt 1.18
Enforcement of judgments against Crown in right of a State or another
Territory
s 30 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 13A by A2004-60
am A2008-36 amdt 1.210
Enforcement of judgments by the Crown
s 31 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 14 by A2004-60
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.211
Endorsement etc of originating process
s 32 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 15 by A2004-60
amdt 1.121
Service generally
s 33 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 16 by A2004-60
amdt 1.125
Service of subpoenas etc on Ministers
s 34 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 17 by A2004-60
amdt 1.128
Representation if right to legal representation restricted
s 35 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 19 by A2004-60
amdt 1.133
Exclusion of certain proceedings
s 36 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 20 by A2004-60
amdt 1.136
Regulations for pt 4
s 37 reloc from Crown Proceedings Act 1992 s 21 by A2004-60
amdt 1.136
Definitions—pt 5
s 40 def assistant sheriff reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict
def court reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by A2004-60
amdt 1.102
am A2005-20 amdt 3.102, amdt 3.103; A2008-36
amdt 1.212; pars renum R21 LA; A2015-1 amdt 1.2; pars
renum R47 LA
def court premises reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
def deputy sheriff reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
am A2023-33 amdt 2.7
def explosive reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
def firearm reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
sub A2008-25 amdt 2.1
def judge reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
am A2015-10 s 28
sub A2023-37 s 11
def magistrate reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
def offensive weapon reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict
def screening search reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict
def security officer reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
def sheriff reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
am A2023-33 amdt 2.7
def sheriff’s officer reloc from Court Security Act 2001 dict by
Right of entry etc to court premises
s 41 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 5 by A2004-60 amdt 1.99
am A2008-36 amdt 1.213, amdt 1.214; pars renum R21 LA;
A2008-20 amdt 4.14; A2011-4 s 49; pars renum R30 LA;
A2011-48 amdt 1.16; A2012-21 amdt 3.31, amdt 3.32;
A2012-20 s 31; pars renum R36 LA; A2015-40 amdt 1.5;
A2018-46 amdt 1.2; A2023-33 amdt 2.8
Powers under Act additional to other powers
s 42 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 6 by A2004-60 amdt 1.99
Security officer to be identified before exercising powers
s 43 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 7 by A2004-60 amdt 1.99
Person may be required to state name etc
s 44 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 8 by A2004-60 amdt 1.99
Searches
s 45 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 9 by A2004-60 amdt 1.99
am A2009-44 amdt 1.21; A2015-11 amdt 1.24; A2016-28
amdt 1.1
Seizure and forfeiture of firearms etc
s 46 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 10 by A2004-60
Security officer may require thing that may hide firearms etc to be left
s 47 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 11 by A2004-60
Unlawful, disorderly conduct etc
s 48 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 12 by A2004-60
Contravention of requirement of security officer
s 49 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 13 by A2004-60
Judge, magistrate or presidential member may close court premises
s 50 hdg am A2008-36 amdt 1.215
s 50 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 15 by A2004-60
am A2008-36 amdt 1.215, amdt 1.216
Security officers
s 51 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 16 by A2004-60
Identity cards for security officers
s 52 reloc from Court Security Act 2001 s 17 by A2004-60
Mediation
pt 5A hdg ins A2015-52 s 20
Definitions—pt 5A
s 52A ins A2015-52 s 20
def accredited mediator ins A2015-52 s 20
def mediation ins A2015-52 s 20
def mediation material ins A2015-52 s 20
def Mediator Standards Board ins A2015-52 s 20
Admissibility of information given at mediation
s 52B ins A2015-52 s 20
Secrecy
s 52C ins A2015-52 s 20
Protection of accredited mediator from liability
s 52D ins A2015-52 s 20
Procedural provisions—all proceedings
pt 6 hdg orig pt 6 hdg
renum as pt 9 hdg
prev pt 6 hdg
reloc to Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 pt 6 by
pres pt 6 hdg
Application—pt 6
s 53 orig s 53
renum as s 80
prev s 53
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 82 by A2005-60 amdt 1.61
reloc to Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 s 90 by
pres s 53
Delegation by secretary of rule-making committee
s 53A renum as s 81
Prohibition of publication of evidence etc
s 54 orig s 54
renum as s 82
prev s 54
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 83 by A2005-60 amdt 1.61
reloc to Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 s 91 by
pres s 54
Procedural provisions—criminal proceedings
pt 6A hdg ins A2011-48 amdt 1.17
Provision of interpreters
s 55 reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 84 by A2005-60 amdt 1.61
reloc to Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 s 92 by
ins A2011-48 amdt 1.17
Procedural provisions—civil proceedings
pt 7 hdg orig pt 7 hdg renum as pt 10 hdg
div 7.1 hdg renum as div 10.1 hdg
Application—pt 7
s 56 reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85A by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Definitions—pt 7
s 57 reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85B by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
def examination reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85B by
def inferior court reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85B by
def judicial authority reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85B by
Supreme Court proceedings
s 58 reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85C by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Inferior court proceedings
s 59 reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85D by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Application—pt 7
s 60 orig s 60 renum as s 100
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85E by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Counterclaims and third parties
s 61 orig s 61 renum as s 101
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85F by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Arrest on mesne process
div 7.2 hdg renum as div 10.2 hdg
Injunctions
s 62 orig s 62 renum as s 102
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85G by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Receivers
s 63 orig s 63 renum as s 103
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85H by A2005-60 amdt 1.72
Attachment of earnings
div 7.3 hdg renum as div 10.3 hdg
div 7.4 hdg renum as div 10.4 hdg
Set-off of debts
div 7.5 hdg renum as div 10.5 hdg
Judgment creditors remedies
div 7.6 hdg renum as div 10.6 hdg
Rules of practice and procedure—judicial discretion
s 64 orig s 64 renum as s 104
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85J by A2005-60 amdt 1.80
def request reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85J by A2005-60
amdt 1.80
def requesting court reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85J by
A2005-60 amdt 1.80
Appearance by lawyer
s 65 orig s 65 renum as s 105
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85K by A2005-60 amdt 1.80
Non-appearance or absence of some defendants
s 66 orig s 66 renum as s 106
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85L by A2005-60 amdt 1.80
reloc from Supreme Court Act 1933 s 58 by A2006-40
amdt 2.203
Amendment of defects
s 67 orig s 67 renum as s 107
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85M by A2005-60 amdt 1.80
reloc from Supreme Court Act 1933 s 59 by A2006-40
amdt 2.204
Formal defects to be amended
s 68 orig s 68 renum as s 108
reloc from Evidence Act 1971 s 85N by A2005-60 amdt 1.80
reloc from Supreme Court Act 1933 s 60 by A2006-40
amdt 2.204
am A2011-3 amdt 3.150, amdt 3.151
Procedural provisions—proceedings involving children or young people
pt 7A hdg ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
div 7A.1 hdg ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Definitions—pt 7A and div 7A.1
s 68A ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and
young people commissioner ins A2022-25 amdt 1.63
def Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young
person ins A2022-25 amdt 1.63
def Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person ins
A2022-25 amdt 1.63
def care and protection chapters ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def child ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def daily care responsibility ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def director-general ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def long-term care responsibility ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def victim ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
def young person ins A2013-19 amdt 3.49
Childrens Court procedure
s 69 orig s 69 renum as s 109
Application for order nisi for discharge
s 70 renum as s 110
When parents must attend court proceedings
s 71 orig s 71 renum as s 111
am A2009-24 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; A2013-19 amdt 3.50,
amdt 3.51
Court proceedings involving children or young people not open to public
s 72 orig s 72 renum as s 112
am A2009-24 amdt 1.5; A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2011-13
amdt 1.2; A2013-19 amdts 3.52-3.55; A2022-25 amdt 1.64,
amdt 1.65; ss, pars renum R55 LA; A2023-33 amdt 2.9
Court may excuse parties from attending proceedings
s 73 orig s 73 renum as s 113
Certain related applications may be heard together
s 74 orig s 74 renum as s 114
Participation of children and young people in proceedings
s 74A ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
am A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2013-19 amdt 3.56
Court must ensure children and young people etc understand proceedings
s 74B ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Director-general, public advocate and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
children and young people commissioner etc may appear at proceedings
s 74C hdg am A2011-22 amdt 1.117
sub A2022-25 amdt 1.66
s 74C ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
am A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2013-19 amdt 3.56; A2022-25
amdt 1.67; A2024-49 s 12
Court may order report about young person
s 74D ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
am A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2013-19 amdt 3.56
Children and young people may have legal and other representative
s 74E ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Leave needed for litigation guardian
s 74F ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Legal representation of children and young people
s 74G ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Orders about legal representation of children and young people—all
s 74H ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Rule-making committee and court to have regard to youth justice principles
s 74I ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Care and protection considerations in proceedings
div 7A.2 hdg ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Definitions—div 7A.2
s 74J ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
def care and protection chapters ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
def chief executive ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
om A2011-22 amdt 1.117
def director-general ins A2011-22 amdt 1.117
def in need of care and protection ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Proceedings dismissed or adjourned for care and protection reasons
s 74K ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
am A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2013-19 amdt 3.58; A2022-25
amdt 1.68
Director-general must report to court, public advocate and Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander children and young people commissioner
s 74L hdg am A2011-22 amdt
sub A2022-25 amdt 1.69
s 74L ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
am A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2022-25 amdts 1.70-1.72;
ss renum R55 LA
Alteration of time periods during COVID-19 emergency
s 74LA ins A2020-14 amdt 1.41
exp 29 October 2022 (s 75LA (6))
Court action after adjournment
s 74M ins A2008-19 amdt 1.15
Procedural provisions—industrial or work safety matters
pt 7B hdg ins A2013-43 amdt 1.1
Industrial Court procedure
s 74N ins A2013-43 amdt 1.1
Supreme Court—criminal proceedings
pt 8 hdg orig pt 8 hdg renum as pt 11 hdg
ins A2006-40 amdt 1.10
Supreme Court criminal proceedings—preliminary
div 8.1 hdg ins A2006-40 amdt 1.10
Application—pt 8
s 75 ins A2006-40 amdt 1.10
Trial on indictment
div 8.2 hdg ins A2006-40 amdt 1.10
Supreme Court jurisdiction to make orders for conduct of indictable trials
s 76 orig s 76 renum as s 115
ins A2006-40 amdt 1.10
(5)-(7) exp 19 October 2008 (s 76 (7) (LA s 88 declaration
applies))
sub A2015-10 s 24
Pre-trial disclosure—general
div 8.2A hdg ins A2024-27 s 4
Application—div 8.2A
s 76A ins A2024-27 s 4
Pre-trial disclosure of relevant material by prosecutor
s 76B ins A2024-27 s 4
Ongoing duty of disclosure by prosecutor
s 76C ins A2024-27 s 4
Prosecutor must allow inspection of certain disclosed matters on request
s 76D ins A2024-27 s 4
Address and contact details of people generally must not be disclosed under
div 8.2A
s 76E ins A2024-27 s 4
Material used to give evidentiary certificate need not be disclosed under
div 8.2A
s 76F ins A2024-27 s 4
Sanctions for non-compliance with disclosure requirements
s 76G ins A2024-27 s 4
Effect of div 8.2A on other laws
s 76H ins A2024-27 s 4
Pre-trial disclosure of expert evidence
div 8.3 hdg ins A2015-10 s 25
Application—div 8.3
s 77 renum as s 116
ins A2015-10 s 25
Mandatory pre-trial disclosure—expert evidence
s 78 renum as s 117
ins A2015-10 s 25
Prosecution notice—expert evidence
s 79 ins A2015-10 s 25
Accused person’s notice and reply—expert evidence
s 79A ins A2015-10 s 25
Prosecution reply—expert evidence
s 79B ins A2015-10 s 25
Sanctions for non-compliance with pre-trial disclosure requirements
s 79C ins A2015-10 s 25
Disclosure requirement is ongoing
s 79D ins A2015-10 s 25
Court may waive requirements
s 79E ins A2015-10 s 25
Miscellaneous provision
s 79F ins A2015-10 s 25
Miscellaneous
pt 9 hdg (prev pt 6 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.36
Assignment of earnings not enforceable
s 80 orig s 80 renum as s 118
(prev s 53) def earnings reloc from Earnings (Assignment and
Attachment) Act 1966 s 4 by A2004-60 amdt 1.146
renum A2005-60 amdt 1.37
am A2013-19 amdt 3.59, amdt 3.60
Court may inquire into truth of return of writ
s 80A renum as s 81
Court may inquire into truth of return of writ
s 81 orig s 81
renum as s 119
prev s 81
(prev s 53A) ins A2005-20 amdt 3.104
renum as s 81 A2005-60 amdt 1.37
am A2006-42 amdt 3.26
renum as s 82
pres s 81
(prev s 80A) reloc from Law Reform (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 1955 s 62 by A2006-38 amdt 1.7
renum as s 81 A2006-38 amdt 1.4
am A2013-19 amdt 3.61
Delegation by secretary of rule-making committee
s 82 orig s 82
renum as s 120
prev s 82
(prev s 54) renum as s 82 A2005-60 amdt 1.37
renum as s 83
pres s 82
(prev s 81) renum as s 82 A2006-38 amdt 1.4
Regulation-making power
s 83 orig s 83
renum as s 121
pres s 83
(prev s 82) renum as s 83 A2006-38 amdt 1.4
am A2025-29 amdt 4.44
Mutual debts to be set one against the other
s 84 renum as s 122
Exception
s 85 renum as s 123
Expiry of div 10.5
s 86 renum as s 124
Limitation of arrest under ca. sa.
s 87 renum as s 125
Fraudulent concealment or intended departure
s 88 renum as s 126
Exception for certain actions
s 89 renum as s 127
Ca. sa. to fix bail
s 90 renum as s 128
Liability for escape
s 91 renum as s 129
Discharge of judgment debtor on authority of lawyer
s 92 renum as s 130
Ca. sa. may be executed on Sunday
s 93 renum as s 131
Expiry of div 10.6
s 94 renum as s 132
Temporary provisions
pt 10 hdg (prev pt 7 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.38
om R8 LA
div 10.1 hdg (prev div 7.1 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.39
om R8 LA
Expiry of existing rules
s 100 orig s 100 exp 10 January 2005 (s 100 (5))
(prev s 60) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
exp 1 July 2006 (s 100 (3))
References to Magistrates Court (Civil Jurisdiction) Act etc
s 101 orig s 101 exp 10 January 2005 (s 101 (5))
(prev s 61) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
exp 1 July 2006 (s 101 (8))
Arrest on mesne process
div 10.2 hdg (prev div 7.2 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.39
Meaning of capias for div 10.2
s 102 orig s 102 exp 10 January 2005 (s 102 (3))
(prev s 62) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
No arrest on mesne process except under div 10.2
s 103 orig s 103 exp 10 January 2005 (s 103 (4))
(prev s 63) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 4
by A2004-60 amdt 1.12
Order to hold to bail
s 104 orig s 104 renum as s 150
(prev s 64) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 5
by A2004-60 amdt 1.12
Issue of writ of capias
s 105 orig s 105 renum as s 151
(prev s 65) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 6
Execution of writ
s 106 (prev s 66) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 7
Order and arrest to be during pendency of action
s 107 (prev s 67) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 8
Defendant to remain in custody until bail bond given or deposit made
s 108 (prev s 68) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 9
Subsequent proceedings subject to rules of court
s 109 (prev s 69) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 10
Application for order nisi for discharge
s 110 (prev s 70) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 11
Proceedings on order nisi
s 111 (prev s 71) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 12
Appeal
s 112 (prev s 72) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 13
Discharge on bankruptcy
s 113 (prev s 73) reloc from Arrest on Mesne Process Act 1902 s 14
Expiry—div 10.2
s 114 (prev s 74) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
Attachment of earnings
div 10.3 hdg (prev div 7.3 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.39
Definitions—div 10.3
s 115 (prev s 76) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
def court reloc from Earnings (Assignment and Attachment)
Act 1966 s 4 by A2004-60 amdt 1.147
def dependant reloc from Earnings (Assignment and
Attachment) Act 1966 s 4 by A2004-60 amdt 1.147
def judgment debtor reloc from Earnings (Assignment and
Attachment) Act 1966 s 4 by A2004-60 amdt 1.147
def Metal Trades Award reloc from Earnings (Assignment
and Attachment) Act 1966 s 4 by A2004-60 amdt 1.147
Limitation on attachment of wages
s 116 (prev s 77) reloc from Earnings (Assignment and Attachment)
Act 1966 s 5 by A2004-60 amdt 1.148
Expiry of div 10.3
s 117 (prev s 78) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
div 10.4 hdg (prev div 7.4 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.39
s 118 (prev s 80) reloc from Judiciary (Stay of Proceedings) Act
1933 s 3 by A2004-60 amdt 1.161
Stay of execution
s 119 (prev s 81) reloc from Judiciary (Stay of Proceedings) Act
1933 s 4 by A2004-60 amdt 1.161
Rescission or variation of previous direction or order
s 120 (prev s 82) reloc from Judiciary (Stay of Proceedings) Act
1933 s 5 by A2004-60 amdt 1.161
Expiry of div 10.4
s 121 (prev s 83) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
Set-off of debts
div 10.5 hdg (prev div 7.5 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.39
Mutual debts to be set one against the other
s 122 (prev s 84) reloc from Set-off of Debts Act 1735 s 13 by
A2004-60 amdt 1.631
Exception
s 123 (prev s 85) reloc from Set-off of Debts Act 1735 s 5 by
A2004-60 amdt 1.633
Expiry of div 10.5
s 124 (prev s 86) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
Judgment creditors remedies
div 10.6 hdg (prev div 7.6 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.39
Limitation of arrest under ca. sa.
s 125 (prev s 87) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 19 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Fraudulent concealment or intended departure
s 126 (prev s 88) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 20 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Exception for certain actions
s 127 (prev s 89) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 21 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Ca. sa. to fix bail
s 128 (prev s 90) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 22 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Liability for escape
s 129 (prev s 91) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 23 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Discharge of judgment debtor on authority of lawyer
s 130 (prev s 92) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 24 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Ca. sa. may be executed on Sunday
s 131 (prev s 93) reloc from Judgment Creditors Remedies Act 1901
s 26 by A2004-60 amdt 1.159
Expiry of div 10.6
s 132 (prev s 94) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.40
Supreme Court
div 10.7 hdg ins A2005-60 amdt 1.41
Exercise of jurisdiction by registrar
s 133 ins A2005-60 amdt 1.42
Costs
s 134 reloc from Supreme Court Act 1933 s 23 by A2005-60
amdt 1.137
Date of process
s 135 reloc from Supreme Court Act 1933 s 66 by A2005-60
amdt 1.141
Expiry of div 10.7
s 139 ins A2005-60 amdt 1.43
Business names—starting legal proceedings
div 10.8 hdg ins A2005-60 amdt 1.44
Effect of certain contraventions of Business Names Act on legal proceedings
s 140 reloc from Business Names Act 1963 s 27 by A2005-60
amdt 1.9
Expiry of div 10.8
s 141 ins A2005-60 amdt 1.45
Transitional
pt 11 hdg (prev pt 8 hdg) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.46
Modification of pt 11’s operation
s 150 (prev s 104) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.47
Expiry of pt 11
s 151 (prev s 105) renum A2005-60 amdt 1.48
Transitional—rules of court
pt 12 hdg ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Transitional regulations
s 500 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Construction of outdated references
s 501 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Abolition of old enforcement processes
s 502 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Right to claim set-off
s 503 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Abolition of distinction between court and chambers
s 504 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Application of sch 1 amendments
s 505 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
exp 29 November 2006 (s 505 (3) (LA s 88 declaration
applies))
Expiry—pt 12
s 506 ins A2006-40 amdt 2.92
Transitional—Children and Young People Act 2008
pt 13 hdg ins A2008-20 amdt 1.2
Meaning of commencement day—pt 13
s 510 ins A2008-20 amdt 1.2
Notices to attend court proceeding
s 511 ins A2008-20 amdt 1.2
exp 27 February 2011 (s 514) (LA s 88 declaration applies)
Existing proceedings
s 512 ins A2008-20 amdt 1.2
Transitional regulations
s 513 ins A2008-20 amdt 1.2
exp 27 February 2011 (s 514)
Expiry—pt 13
s 514 ins A2008-20 amdt 1.2
Jurisdiction
sch 1 item 1 am A2015-10 s 28; A2023-37 s 12
Miscellaneous
sch 1 item 6 am A2006-40 amdt 2.93; A2017-38 s 23; pars renum R49 LA
Parties and proceedings
sch 1 item 9 am A2006-40 amdt 2.94
Steps in proceedings
sch 1 item 10 sub A2006-40 amdt 2.95
Disclosure
sch 1 item 12 am A2006-40 amdt 2.96
Preservation of rights and property
sch 1 item 13 sub A2006-40 amdt 2.97
Trials and other hearings
sch 1 item 17 am A2006-40 amdt 2.98
Particular proceedings
sch 1 item 19 am A2006-40 amdt 2.99
Contempt of court
sch 1 item 24 am A2006-40 amdts 2.100-2.102
sub A2006-55 s 8
Costs
sch 1 item 26 am A2006-40 amdt 2.103; A2023-37 s 13; pars renum R57 LA
New Magistrates Court (Civil Jurisdiction) Rules 2004
sch 2 om LA s 89 (3)
dict am A2005-60 amdt 1.49; A2008-36 amdts 1.217-1.219;
A2011-22 amdt 1.117; A2012-21 amdt 3.33; A2015-10 s 26;
A2023-37 s 14
def Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and
young people commissioner ins A2022-25 amdt 1.74
def Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young
person ins A2022-25 amdt 1.74
def Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person ins
A2022-25 amdt 1.74
def care and protection chapters ins A2013-19 amdt 3.62
def chief executive officer ins A2023-42 s 33
def child ins A2008-19 amdt 1.16
def daily care responsibility ins A2013-19 amdt 3.62
def director-general ins A2013-19 amdt 3.62
def examination ins A2005-60 amdt 1.50
def firearm sub A2008-25 amdt 2.2
def inferior court ins A2005-60 amdt 1.50
def judicial authority ins A2005-60 amdt 1.50
def long-term care responsibility ins A2013-19 amdt 3.62
def master om A2015-10 s 27
def principal registrar ins A2015-52 s 21
om A2023-42 s 34
def request ins A2005-60 amdt 1.50
def requesting court ins A2005-60 amdt 1.50
def reviewable decision ins A2008-36 amdt 1.220
def tribunal om A2009-20 amdt 3.50
def victim ins A2013-19 amdt 3.62
def young person ins A2008-19 amdt 1.16
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk () in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
for
10 Jan 2005
10 Jan 2005–
10 Jan 2005
A2004-60 new Act and
amendments by
A2004-60
R2
11 Jan 2005
11 Jan 2005–
24 Mar 2005
A2004-60 commenced expiry
25 Mar 2005
25 Mar 2005–
A2005-13 amendments by
A2005-13
2 June 2005–
21 Dec 2005
A2005-20 amendments by
A2005-20
22 Dec 2005
22 Dec 2005–
10 Jan 2006
A2005-60 amendments by
A2005-60
11 Jan 2006
11 Jan 2006–
A2005-60 amendments by
A2005-60
1 July 2006–
A2006-25 amendments by
A2006-25
2 July 2006–
28 Sept 2006
A2006-25 commenced expiry
29 Sept 2006
29 Sept 2006–
18 Oct 2006
A2006-40 amendments by
A2006-40
19 Oct 2006
19 Oct 2006–
15 Nov 2006
A2006-40 amendments by
A2006-40
16 Nov 2006
16 Nov 2006–
29 Nov 2006
A2006-42 amendments by
A2006-42
30 Nov 2006
30 Nov 2006–
18 Dec 2006
A2006-42 amendments by
A2006-42
Earlier republications 5
for
19 Dec 2006
19 Dec 2006–
10 Jan 2007
A2006-55 amendments by
A2006-55
11 Jan 2007
11 Jan 2007–
27 Mar 2007
A2006-55 commenced expiry
R15*
28 Mar 2007
28 Mar 2007–
A2006-55 amendments by
A2006-38
2 July 2008–
A2006-55 commenced expiry
29 July 2008–
8 Sept 2008
A2008-25 amendments by
A2008-22
9 Sept 2008
9 Sept 2008–
19 Oct 2008
A2008-36 amendments by
A2008-20
20 Oct 2008
20 Oct 2008–
14 Jan 2009
A2008-46 commenced expiry
15 Jan 2009
15 Jan 2009–
1 Feb 2009
A2008-25
2 Feb 2009
2 Feb 2009–
26 Feb 2009
A2008-36
27 Feb 2009
27 Feb 2009–
29 Mar 2009
A2008-19 and
A2008-20
R23*
30 Mar 2009
30 Mar 2009–
3 Sept 2009
A2008-46
4 Sept 2009
4 Sept 2009–
21 Sept 2009
A2009-24 amendments by
A2009-24
22 Sept 2009
22 Sept 2009–
21 Dec 2009
A2009-24 amendments by
A2009-20
22 Dec 2009
22 Dec 2009–
A2009-44 amendments by
A2009-44
1 July 2010–
27 Feb 2011
A2010-21 amendments by
A2010-21
28 Feb 2011
28 Feb 2011–
28 Feb 2011
A2011-4 expiry of
transitional
provisions (pt 13)
for
1 Mar 2011
1 Mar 2011–
9 Mar 2011
A2011-4 amendments by
A2011-3
10 Mar 2011
10 Mar 2011–
A2011-4 amendments by
A2011-4
1 July 2011–
A2011-22 amendments by
A2011-22
R32*
25 July 2011–
29 Feb 2012
A2011-22 amendments by
A2011-13
1 Mar 2012
1 Mar 2012–
11 Apr 2012
A2011-48 amendments by
A2011-48
12 Apr 2012
12 Apr 2012–
A2012-13 amendments by
A2012-13
5 June 2012–
12 Sept 2012
A2012-21 amendments by
A2012-21
R36*
13 Sept 2012
13 Sept 2012–
A2012-20 amendments by
A2012-20
14 June 2013–
7 Nov 2013
A2013-19 amendments by
A2013-19
8 Nov 2013
8 Nov 2013–
20 Apr 2015
A2013-43 amendments by
A2013-43
21 Apr 2015
21 Apr 2015–
A2015-10 amendments by
A2015-10
21 May 2015–
9 Dec 2015
A2015-11 amendments by
A2015-11
10 Dec 2015
10 Dec 2015–
29 Feb 2016
1 Mar 2016
1 Mar 2016–
6 Apr 2016
A2015-38
7 Apr 2016
7 Apr 2016–
4 May 2016–
A2015-40
Earlier republications 5
for
16 June 2016–
A2016-28 amendments by
A2016-28
29 June 2016–
31 Jan 2017
A2016-37 amendments by
A2016-37
1 Feb 2017
1 Feb 2017–
30 Apr 2017
A2016-37 amendments by
A2015-1 as
amended by
1 May 2017–
15 Nov 2017
A2017-10 amendments by
A2016-42 and
A2017-10
16 Nov 2017
16 Nov 2017–
4 Dec 2018
A2017-38 amendments by
A2017-38
5 Dec 2018
5 Dec 2018–
12 Mar 2019
A2018-46 amendments by
A2018-46
13 Mar 2019
13 Mar 2019–
A2018-46 amendments by
A2018-39
14 May 2020–
26 Feb 2021
A2020-14 amendments by
A2020-14
27 Feb 2021
27 Feb 2021–
29 Oct 2022
A2020-42 amendments by
A2020-42
30 Oct 2022
30 Oct 2022–
14 Dec 2022
A2020-42 expiry of provision
(s 74LA)
15 Dec 2022
15 Dec 2022–
12 Sept 2023
A2022-25 amendments by
A2022-25
13 Sept 2023
13 Sept 2023–
29 Sept 2023
A2023-33 amendments by
A2023-33
30 Sept 2023
30 Sept 2023–
8 Nov 2023
A2023-37 amendments by
A2023-37
9 Nov 2023
9 Nov 2023–
17 Sept 2024
A2023-42 amendments by
A2023-42
18 Sept 2024
18 Sept 2024–
A2024-49
for
19 June 2025–
A2024-27
1 July 2025–
5 Dec 2025
A2024-34
Expired transitional or validating provisions 6
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.
The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see
Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes
effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed
by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took
effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.