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500 Hay Street Perth, Western Australia 2OR - (b) by delivering or sending this subpoena (or a copy of it), the completed declaration (Form 4D or Form 4E as applicable) and the documents or things specified in the Schedule below to the registrar at the address below, so that they are received not less than 2 clear days before the date of production:The Registrar District Court of Western Australia 500 Hay Street PERTH WA 6000 2OR - (c) by delivering or sending this subpoena (or a copy of it), the completed declaration (Form 4D or Form 4E as applicable) and the documents or things specified in the Schedule below to the Registry using the ECMS, so that they are received not less than 2 clear days before the date of production. - Schedule[If insufficient space attach list] The documents or things you must produce are as follows: - Issuing details Issued at the request of [*name of party*], whose service details are: Seal of the Court Notes to Form 4C — 2. If the documents or things are to be produced to a registry other than at Perth, state the address of the relevant registry. [Form 4C inserted: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3425-6; amended: SL 2024/6 r. 5.] 4D. Subpoena notice and declaration — documents or things (r. 48AG) - **Subpoena notice — documents or things** - **Notice to addressee**(To a health professional, hospital or person that manages the records of a health professional) - **Contempt of court — arrest**1. Attached to this notice is a subpoena issued by the District Court of Western Australia, requiring you to produce documents (or things) as described to the Court on or before the date indicated (the return date). Failure to comply with a subpoena without lawful excuse is a contempt of court and may be dealt with accordingly.2. Note 1 does not limit any power of the Court, under any rules of the Court (including any rules of the Court providing for the arrest of an addressee who fails to attend in accordance with a subpoena) or otherwise, to enforce compliance with a subpoena. - **Attached declaration in relation to copies**3. At the same time as complying with the subpoena, you are also required to complete the declaration at the end of this notice and attach it to the subpoena or copy of the subpoena that accompanies the documents or things produced to the Court under the subpoena. - **Last day for service**4. You need not comply with the subpoena unless it is served on you on or before the date specified in the subpoena as the last date for service of the subpoena. - **Informal service**5. Even if this subpoena has not been served personally on you, you must, nevertheless, comply with its requirements, if you have, by the last date for service of the subpoena, actual knowledge of the subpoena and of its requirements. - **Addressee a corporation**6. If the subpoena is addressed to a corporation, the corporation must comply with the subpoena by its appropriate or proper officer. - **Compliance with subpoena**7. Instead of attending to produce the subpoena or a copy of it and the documents or things, you may comply with the subpoena by — (a) delivering or sending the subpoena or a copy of it and the documents or things to the registrar at the address specified in the subpoena for the purpose, so that they are received not less than 2 clear days before the date specified in the subpoena for attendance and production or, if you receive notice of a later date or time from the issuing party, before that later date or time; or (b) delivering or sending the subpoena or a copy of it and the documents or things to the registry using the ECMS, so that they are received not less than 2 clear days before the date specified in the subpoena for attendance and production or, if you receive notice of a later date or time from the issuing party, before that later date or time. - **Production of copy instead of original**8. Unless the subpoena specifically requires production of the original of a document, you may comply with the subpoena by producing a copy of the document.9. The copy of a document may be a photocopy.9A. The electronic version of a copy of a document may be produced — (a) if the Court orders or directs that the copy may be produced on a USB device or other physical medium — (i) on that medium; and (ii) in a format set out in a practice direction made by the Court for the purposes of the *District Court Rules 2005* rule 48AD(3) or as otherwise directed by the Court; or (b) if the copy is produced by delivering or sending it to the registry using the ECMS — in a format set out in a practice direction made by the Court for the purposes of the *District Court Rules 2005* rule 48AD(3) or as otherwise directed by the Court. - **Production of a number of documents or things**10. If you produce more than one document or thing, you must, if requested by the registrar, produce a list of the documents or things produced. - **Inspection and copying**11. Unless the Court otherwise orders, the following will apply to the documents and things produced — (a) the plaintiff will be permitted to inspect and copy the subpoenaed documents as soon as they are received by the Court; and - (b) the other parties will be permitted to inspect the documents at any time after 7 days from the date on which production is due under the subpoena and, with the approval of a registrar, copy the documents.[12. deleted] - **Objections**13. If you object to a document or thing produced in response to this subpoena being inspected by a party to the proceeding or any other person, you must, at the time of production, notify the Principal Registrar in writing of your objection and of the grounds of your objection.14. If your objection relates to timeframes and/or access, any dispute may be resolved by way of correspondence with a registrar.15. If your objection raises substantive issues concerning the ambit of the subpoena, for example claims of privilege, these will be referred for determination by the Court. - 16. You have the right to apply to the Court — (a) for an order setting aside the subpoena (or a part of it) or for relief in respect of the subpoena; and (b) for an order with respect to your claim for privilege, public interest immunity or confidentiality in relation to any document or thing to which the subpoena applies. - **Losses or expenses incurred in compliance** 217. When you were served with the subpoena, you also received the amount of $80 for your reasonable losses or expenses incurred in complying with the subpoena. The receipt of this amount does not affect your right to apply to the Court for a higher amount to be fixed. If you wish to claim that your reasonable costs of compliance are higher than $80, you should make a claim in writing to the issuing party. If you are not able to resolve your claim with the issuing party, you should send a copy of your claim and any other relevant correspondence to the Principal Registrar. The Principal Registrar will make arrangements for your claim to be assessed by the Court. - **Subpoena declaration** - **Declaration by addressee** - You are required to:**•** Tick the relevant option below.**•** If originals are to be returned, provide your address as appropriate.**•** Sign and date the declaration.**•** Attach the declaration to the subpoena or copy of the subpoena that accompanies the documents produced to the Court under the subpoena. - If you declare that the material you produce is copies of documents, the Court may, without further notice to you, destroy the copies after the expiry of 4 months from the conclusion of the proceeding or, if the documents become exhibits in the proceeding, when they are no longer required in connection with the proceeding, including on any appeal.If the material you produce to the Court is or includes any original document, the Court will return all of the material to you at the address specified by you in the declaration below. Unless the Court otherwise directs, these documents will be returned to you after the expiry of 28 days from the date on which production is due under the subpoena. **All** of the material I am providing to the Court in compliance with the attached subpoena is copies of documents. I acknowledge that the Court may destroy the copies once they are no longer required, without further notice to me. - **Some or all** of the material I am providing to the Court in compliance with the attached subpoena is an **original** document. Once the material is no longer required, all of the material should be returned to me at the following address: .............................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................................... [*Signature of addressee*]........................................................ [*Name of addressee*]........................................................ [*Date*] Notes to Form 4D — 2. If *District Court Rules 2005* rule 48AH(2) does not apply because the Court has ordered, or the issuing party and the addressee have agreed, otherwise, item 17 must be amended to reflect the order or agreement. [Form 4D inserted: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3427-31; amended: SL 2023/209 r. 18; SL 2024/6 r. 6.] 4E. Subpoena notice and declaration — documents or things (r. 48AG) - **Subpoena notice — documents or things** - **Notice to addressee**(Other than a health professional, hospital or person that manages the records of a health professional) - **Contempt of court — arrest**1. Attached to this notice is a subpoena issued by the District Court of Western Australia, requiring you to produce documents (or things) as described to the Court on or before the date indicated (the return date). Failure to comply with a subpoena without lawful excuse is a contempt of court and may be dealt with accordingly.2. Note 1 does not limit any power of the Court, under any rules of the Court (including any rules of the Court providing for the arrest of an addressee who fails to attend in accordance with a subpoena) or otherwise, to enforce compliance with a subpoena. - **Attached declaration in relation to copies**3. At the same time as complying with the subpoena, you are also required to complete the declaration at the end of this notice and attach it to the subpoena or copy of the subpoena that accompanies the documents produced to the Court under the subpoena. - **Last day for service**4. You need not comply with the subpoena unless it is served on you on or before the date specified in the subpoena as the last date for service of the subpoena. - **Informal service**5. Even if this subpoena has not been served personally on you, you must, nevertheless, comply with its requirements, if you have, by the last date for service of the subpoena, actual knowledge of the subpoena and of its requirements. - **Addressee a corporation**6. If the subpoena is addressed to a corporation, the corporation must comply with the subpoena by its appropriate or proper officer. - **Compliance with subpoena**7. Instead of attending to produce the subpoena or a copy of it and the documents or things, you may comply with the subpoena by — (a) delivering or sending the subpoena or a copy of it and the documents or things to the registrar at the address specified in the subpoena for the purpose, so that they are received not less than 2 clear days before the date specified in the subpoena for attendance and production or, if you receive notice of a later date or time from the issuing party, before that later date or time; or (b) delivering or sending the subpoena or a copy of it and the documents or things to the registry using the ECMS, so that they are received not less than 2 clear days before the date specified in the subpoena for attendance and production or, if you receive notice of a later date or time from the issuing party, before that later date or time. - **Production of copy instead of original**8. Unless the subpoena specifically requires production of the original of a document, you may comply with the subpoena by producing a copy of the document.9. The copy of a document may be a photocopy.9A. The electronic version of a copy of a document may be produced — (a) if the Court orders or directs that the copy may be produced on a USB device or other physical medium — (i) on that medium; and (ii) in a format set out in a practice direction made by the Court for the purposes of the *District Court Rules 2005* rule 48AD(3) or as otherwise directed by the Court; or (b) if the copy is produced by delivering or sending it to the registry using the ECMS — in a format set out in a practice direction made by the Court for the purposes of the *District Court Rules 2005* rule 48AD(3) or as otherwise directed by the Court. - **Production of a number of documents or things**10. If you produce more than one document or thing, you must, if requested by the registrar, produce a list of the documents or things produced. - **Inspection and copying**11. Unless the Court otherwise orders (for example, if an objection is made), the following will apply to the documents and things produced — (a) all parties to the action are permitted to inspect the documents and things immediately upon production; and - (b) all parties to the action are permitted, with the approval of a registrar, to copy the documents.[12. deleted] - **Objections**13. If you object to a document or thing produced in response to this subpoena being inspected by a party to the proceeding or any other person, you must, at the time of production, notify the Principal Registrar in writing of your objection and of the grounds of your objection. 14. If your objection relates to timeframes and/or access, any dispute may be resolved by way of correspondence with a registrar.15. If your objection raises substantive issues concerning the ambit of the subpoena, for example claims of privilege, these will be referred for determination by the Court.16. You have the right to apply to the Court — (a) for an order setting aside the subpoena (or a part of it) or for relief in respect of the subpoena; and (b) for an order with respect to your claim for privilege, public interest immunity or confidentiality in relation to any document or thing to which the subpoena applies. - **Losses or expenses incurred in compliance** 217. When you were served with the subpoena, you also received the amount of $80 for your reasonable losses or expenses incurred in complying with the subpoena. The receipt of this amount does not affect your right to apply to the Court for a higher amount to be fixed. If you wish to claim that your reasonable costs of compliance are higher than $80, you should make a claim in writing to the issuing party. If you are not able to resolve your claim with the issuing party, you should send a copy of your claim and any other relevant correspondence to the Principal Registrar. The Principal Registrar will make arrangements for your claim to be assessed by the Court. - **Subpoena declaration** - **Declaration by addressee** - You are required to:**•** Tick the relevant option below.**•** If originals are to be returned, provide your address as appropriate.**•** Sign and date the declaration.**•** Attach the declaration to the subpoena or copy of the subpoena that accompanies the documents produced to the Court under the subpoena. If you declare that the material you produce is copies of documents, the Court may, without further notice to you, destroy the copies after the expiry of 4 months from the conclusion of the proceeding or, if the documents become exhibits in the proceeding, when they are no longer required in connection with the proceeding, including on any appeal. - If the material you produce to the Court is or includes any original document, the Court will return all of the material to you at the address specified by you in the declaration below. Unless the Court otherwise directs, these documents will be returned to you at the expiry of 28 days from the date on which production is due under the subpoena. **All** of the material I am providing to the Court in compliance with the attached subpoena is copies of documents. I acknowledge that the Court may destroy the copies once they are no longer required, without further notice to me. - **Some or all** of the material I am providing to the Court in compliance with the attached subpoena is an **original** document. Once the material is no longer required, all of the material should be returned to me at the following address: .............................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................................... [*Signature of addressee*]........................................................ [*Name of addressee*]........................................................ [*Date*] Notes to Form 4E — 2. If *District Court Rules 2005* rule 48AH(2) does not apply because the Court has ordered, or the issuing party and the addressee have agreed, otherwise, item 17 must be amended to reflect the order or agreement. [Form 4E inserted: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3431-5; amended: SL 2023/209 r. 19; SL 2024/6 r. 7.] 4. *Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* s. 5 application (r. 71B) - District Court of Western AustraliaHeld at Perth 1A*Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* s. 5 Action No: - **Application for prohibited behaviour order. Hearing notice** - Applicant - Respondent - Application The applicant applies under the *Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* section 5 for a prohibited behaviour order (PBO) against the respondent. - Proposed PBO The applicant applies for the following constraints in the PBO against the respondent —1.The applicant applies for the PBO for a period of [*state period*]. 1 - Hearing details 2 This application will be heard at this date, time and place —Date: Time:Place: Court seal: Notes to Form 4 — 1. The period stated here must comply with the *Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* s. 12. 2. The Court will complete this row when the application is submitted. [Form 4 inserted: Gazette 17 Jun 2011 p. 2156‑7; amended: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3435-6; SL 2022/108 r. 6.] 5. *Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* s. 21 application (r. 71C) - District Court of Western AustraliaHeld at Perth 1A*Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* s. 21 Action No: - **Application to vary or cancel prohibited behaviour order.****Hearing notice** - PBO’s details Date made:Constrained person: - Applicant - Respondent - Application The applicant applies under the *Prohibited Behaviour Orders Act 2010* section 21 to 1 vary/cancel the above PBO (prohibited behaviour order). - Variation(s) wanted 2 1. - Grounds for application 3 1. - Hearing details 4 This application will be heard at this date, time and place —Date: Time:Place: Court seal: Notes to Form 5 — 1. Delete the inapplicable. 2. Omit this row if the application is to cancel a PBO. 3. Set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs. 4. The Court will complete this row when the application is filed. [Form 5 inserted: Gazette 17 Jun 2011 p. 2157; amended: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3436; SL 2022/108 r. 6.] 6. Appeal notice (r. 51(1)) - **Appeal notice** - Parties AppellantRespondent - **Primary court’s decision** - Primary courtCase numberPartiesDate of decisionJudicial officer - Decision details 2 - **Appeal details** - Notice of appeal The appellant appeals to the District Court against the above decision. - Grounds of appeal 3 1. - Acts that allows appeal 4 section: - Notice to the respondent 5 If you want to take part in this appeal you must file a Form 8 (attached) under the *District Court Rules 2005* within 21 days after the date on which you are served with this notice and serve it on the appellant.If you file a Form 8 you must attend a directions hearing at the time and place stated below. - Last date for appealing Last date: Is an extension of time needed? Yes/No - Directions hearing 6 Date: Time:Place: - **Appellant’s service details** - Geographical address of appellant(Must be provided unless otherwise ordered by the Court: see *Rules of the Supreme Court 1971* Order 71A rules 2 and 3A) Notes to Form 6 — 2. Examples: • Judgment against the defendant for $40 000. • Dismissal of claim to recover possession of real property. 3. Set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs. 4. State the short title of the Act under which the appeal is being made. 5. A copy of Form 8 (Notice of respondent’s intention) must be attached to this form when it is served on the respondent. 6. The Court will complete this row when the appeal notice is filed. [Form 6 inserted: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3437-9; amended: SL 2022/108 r. 6; SL 2025/148 r. 15.] 6A. Appeal notice (Registrar’s decision) (r. 15(3)) - District Court of Western AustraliaHeld at Perth 1 No: - **Notice of appeal from decision of Registrar** - Parties Plaintiff Defendant - Name of party appealing - Name of Registrar - Date of decision - Last date for appealing 2 Last date:Is an extension of time needed? Yes/No - Orders or directions appealed against 1.2.3. - Orders sought on appeal 1.2.3. - Date of notice Date of filing - For Mention Appeal hearing 3 Date:Place: Time: - Signature of party appealing or legal practitioner Party appealing/legal practitioner Date: - Contact details of party appealing or legal practitioner Name - Firm - Address - Phone Fax - Email Notes to Form No. 6A — 2. The date being the 10th day after the date of the decision appealed against. See r. 15(2). 3. The Court will complete this row when the appeal notice is filed. [Form 6A inserted: SL 2023/209 r. 20; amended: SL 2025/148 r. 16.] 7. Service certificate (r. 51(7)) - **Service certificate** - Certificate 2 I certify that on [*date*] at [*place*] [*name of server*] served [*party name*] personally with these documents — ● a copy of an appeal notice dated [*date*]/appeal notice (WCIMA appeal) dated [*date*];● a copy of every other document that was filed with the appeal notice;● a copy of Form 8 (Notice of respondent’s intention);● other documents as set out in the Schedule below 3.I undertake to file an affidavit of service if the Court requires me to. - Schedule[If insufficient space attach list] Notes to Form 7 — 2. If: • the documents were served by substituted service, modify this certificate to say the method of service; • the documents were served on the respondent by posting them to the superintendent of the prison in which the respondent is imprisoned, modify this certificate to say when they were posted and to which prison; • the documents were served on the Chief Assessor of Criminal Injuries Compensation or the State Solicitor’s Office, modify this certificate to say the method of service. 3. Strike out whichever are inapplicable. [Form 7 inserted: SL 2025/148 r. 17.] 8A. Appeal notice (WCIMA appeal) (r. 51(4A)) - **Appeal notice (WCIMA appeal)** - **Primary court’s decision** - Primary courtCase numberPartiesDate of decisionArbitrator Workers Compensation Arbitration Service - Decision details 2 - **Appeal details** - Notice of appeal The appellant applies for leave to appeal to the District Court against the above decision. - Act that allows appeal *Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023* (WCIMA) section 391. - Question of law 3 - Amount in issue 4 - Grounds of appeal 5 1. - Decision sought 6 1. - Leave The appellant applies for leave to appeal under WCIMA section 391 on the ground that: 7 - Other orders The appellant also seeks orders that: 8 - Notice to the respondent 9 If you want to take part in this appeal you must file a Form 8 (attached) under the *District Court Rules 2005* within 21 days after the date on which you are served with this notice and serve it on the appellant.If you file a Form 8 you must attend a directions hearing at the time and place stated below. - Last date for appealing Last date: - Directions hearing 10 Date: Time:Place: - **Appellant’s details for service** - Geographical address of appellant(Must be provided unless otherwise ordered by the Court: see *Rules of the Supreme Court 1971* Order 71A rules 2 and 3A) Notes to Form 8A — 2. Examples: • Determination of liability in favour of the respondent. • Dismissal of application seeking determination of liability. • Orders for cessation/reduction of weekly payments. • Orders for recovery of payments made. 3. Specify question(s) of law the subject of the appeal. 4. This is the amount that will be used to determine whether leave is able to be granted under WCIMA section 391. 5. Set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs. 6. See rule 51(4B)(c). 7. Specify subsection(s) under which the application is made. The grounds for leave should be in numbered paragraphs. 8. For example, to adduce fresh or further evidence under WCIMA section 391(6) or a stay under section 392(1). 9. A copy of Form 8 (Notice of respondent’s intention) must be attached to this form when it is served on the respondent. 10. The Court will complete this row when the appeal notice (WCIMA appeal) is filed. [Form 8A inserted: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3440-2; amended: SL 2022/108 r. 6; SL 2023/209 r. 21; SL 2025/148 r. 18.] 8. Notice of respondent’s intention (r. 53) - **Notice of respondent’s intention** - Parties AppellantRespondent - Notice[Tick one box] 2 The respondent intends to take part in this appeal. 3 The respondent does not intend to take part in this appeal and will accept any order made by the Court in the appeal other than as to costs. - Grounds for upholding The respondent will argue the primary court’s decision should be upheld on the grounds relied on by the primary court in its decision. - Other grounds for upholding 4 The respondent will argue the primary court’s decision should be upheld on the following grounds, not relied on by the primary court in its decision:1. - Variation 4 The respondent applies for the primary court’s decision to be varied as follows —1. The respondent will argue the primary court’s decision should be varied on the following grounds:1. - Cross‑appeal 4 The respondent also appeals against the primary court’s decision and will rely on the following grounds:1. - Other orders The respondent also seeks order that: 5 - Last date for appealing 6 Last date:Is an extension of time needed? Yes/No - **Respondent’s details for service** - Geographical address of respondent(Must be provided unless otherwise ordered by the Court: see *Rules of the Supreme Court 1971* Order 71A rules 2 and 3A) - Signature of respondent or legal practitioner Respondent/Respondent’s legal practitioner Date: Notes to Form 8 — 2. If this box is ticked, complete one or more of the next 5 rows and the respondent’s details for service. 3. If this box is ticked, ignore the next 5 rows and complete the respondent’s details for service. 4. Set out the grounds in numbered paragraphs. 5. For possible orders see rule 57(2). 6. Complete this only if the respondent also appeals against the primary court’s decision. [Form 8 inserted: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3442-5; amended: SL 2022/108 r. 6; SL 2025/148 r. 19.] 9. Application in an appeal (r. 58A) - District Court of Western Australia Held at Perth 1A Appeal No: - **Application in an appeal** - Applicant Appellant/Respondent - Application 1 The applicant applies for — - Conference between parties[Tick one box] The parties to this application have conferred about the issues giving rise to this application and have not resolved them. The parties to this application have not conferred about the issues giving rise to this application because — 2 Notes to Form 9 — 1A. If not held at Perth, state the relevant registry. 1. State — • the order or orders sought; and • the written law and provision under which the application is made. 2. State the reasons why the parties have not conferred. [Form 9 inserted: Gazette 17 Jun 2011 p. 2167‑8; amended: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3445; SL 2022/108 r. 6.] 10. Consent notice (r. 58B) - **Consent notice** - Consent We consent to the following order being made — - Signature of respondent or legal practitioner Respondent/Respondent’s legal practitioner Date: Note to Form 10 — [Form 10 inserted: Gazette 17 Jun 2011 p. 2168; amended: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3445-6; SL 2022/108 r. 6.] 11. Discontinuance notice (r. 58) - **Discontinuance notice** - Notice The appellant discontinues this appeal. Note to Form 11 — [Form 11 inserted: Gazette 17 Jun 2011 p. 2168; amended: Gazette 26 Jul 2013 p. 3446; SL 2022/108 r. 6.] ![dline]() Notes This is a compilation of the *District Court Rules 2005* and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation, and for information about any reprints, see the compilation table. Compilation table | **Citation** | **Published** | **Commencement** | | *District Court Rules 2005* | 27 May 2005 p. 2335‑92 | 30 May 2005 (see r. 2) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2005* | 23 Dec 2005 p. 6270‑3 | 1 Jan 2006 (see r. 2) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2007* | 31 Jul 2007 p. 3807‑22 | 31 Jul 2007 | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2010* | 10 Dec 2010 p. 6264‑8 | r. 1 and 2: 10 Dec 2010 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jan 2011 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2011* | 17 Jun 2011 p. 2153‑8 | r. 1 and 2: 17 Jun 2011 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 18 Jun 2011 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2011* | 17 Jun 2011 p. 2158‑68 | r. 1 and 2: 17 Jun 2011 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2011 (see r. 2(b)) | | **Reprint 1: The *District Court Rules 2005* as at 19 Aug 2011** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 3) 2011* | 18 Nov 2011 p. 4811‑18 | r. 1 and 2: 18 Nov 2011 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1, 2, 6‑8, 9(1) and (2), 10-12, 13(3)-(7): 19 Nov 2011 (see r. 2(c)); r. 6‑8, 9(1) and (2), 10-12 and 13(3)-(7): 1 Dec 2011 (see r. 2(b) and *Gazette* 8 Nov 2011 p. 4673) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2013* | 26 Jul 2013 p. 3407-47 | r. 1 and 2: 26 Jul 2013 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 19 Aug 2013 (see r. 2(b)) | | **Reprint 2: The *District Court Rules 2005* as at 6 Dec 2013** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2013* | 31 Dec 2013 p. 6549‑62 | r. 1 and 2: 31 Dec 2013 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 20 Jan 2014 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2016* | 21 Jun 2016 p. 2201‑2 | r. 1 and 2: 21 Jun 2016 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 22 Jun 2016 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 3) 2017* | 2 Feb 2018 p. 316‑17 | r. 1 and 2: 2 Feb 2018 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 3 Feb 2018 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2018* | 16 Mar 2018 p. 918‑21 | r. 1 and 2: 16 Mar 2018 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 22 Mar 2018 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2018* | 7 Sep 2018 p. 3183‑91 | r. 1 and 2: 7 Sep 2018 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 21 Sep 2018 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2019* | 31 Dec 2019 p 4675-6 | r. 1 and 2: 31 Dec 2019 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jan 2020 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2020* | SL 2020/18 24 Mar 2020 | r. 1 and 2: 24 Mar 2020 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 25 Mar 2020 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2021* | SL 2021/208 10 Dec 2021 | r. 1 and 2: 10 Dec 2021 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 11 Dec 2021 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2022* | SL 2022/108 24 Jun 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 24 Jun 2022 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2022 (see r. 2(b) and SL 2022/113 cl. 2) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2023* | SL 2023/209 21 Dec 2023 | r. 1 and 2: 21 Dec 2023 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 15 Jan 2024 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2024* | SL 2024/6 25 Jan 2024 | r. 1 and 2: 25 Jan 2024 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 26 Jan 2024 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2024* | SL 2024/80 22 May 2024 | r. 1 and 2: 22 May 2024 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Jul 2024 (see r. 2(b)) | | *District Court Amendment Rules 2025* | SL 2025/148 19 Aug 2025 | r. 1 and 2: 19 Aug 2025 (see r. 2(a)); Rules other than r. 1 and 2: 20 Aug 2025 (see r. 2(b)) | Defined terms *[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]* **Defined term Provision(s)** A 45E(4) Act 62, 65, 71A(1) address for service 3 appealable decision 49 appearance 31(1) application 65 audio link 3 B 45E(4) case 3 case management direction 23 claimant 65 commencement 73 concluded 61A(1) court record 71F department 3 DPP 65 ECMS 3 enforcement order 23 expert medical evidence 47B file 3 file and serve 3 file electronically 3 Form 3 former rules 73 former security for costs provision 61A(1) health information 3 health professional 3 Inactive Cases List 43A lay registrar 3 legally qualified registrar 3 mediator 23 medical expert 47B medical report 47B personal injuries action 3 personal injury case 47B primary court 49 primary court case 52(1) record 3 registered user 3 registry 3 relevant registry 3 report 45E(1) respondent 65, 71B(3) RSC 3 rules of court 3 Scott Schedule 45D(1) section 62, 65, 71A(1) security for costs deposit 61A(1) serve 3 settle 3 trial date 45B udge 3 video link 3 WCIMA Sch. 1 cl. 8A WCIMA appeal 49 working day 3 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). 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