Practice & Procedure
Practice and Procedure
These key resources outline District Court procedures:
- Practice Notes
- Standard directions
- Subpoenas
- Garnishee amounts
- Delegated powers of registrars
- Interest rates
Other commonly used resources are:
- Judgments
- NSW legislation
- Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005
- Uniform Civil Procedure forms
- Other District Court forms and fees
- JusticeLink eServices
- Transcripts
Professional costs
Professional costs that apply to civil proceedings in the District Court are located in Schedule 2 of the Legal Profession Regulation 2005.
Costs in criminal cases
A claim may be made in certain circumstances where a defendant in criminal proceedings is acquitted or discharged. More information and the forms are available from the Legal Services Branch.
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