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The Rules of Court 2021 were gazetted on 1 December 2021 and will take effect from 1 April 2022.

The Supreme Court Practice Directions 2021 (PDF, 5 MB) were published on 1 December 2021 and will come into operation on 1 April 2022.

The State Courts Practice Directions 2021 (PDF, 1439KB) and accompanying Forms (PDF, 1434KB) were published on 2 December 2021 and will come into operation on 1 April 2022.

For advocates and solicitors in the Middle/Junior Category: Refer to directions to seek a waiver from voting in the Law Society Council Elections 2021.

Drafting Family court orders? Refer to the Family Orders Guide, designed to be a reference point for suggested text when preparing court orders.

Being a witness

Witnesses are important in the judicial process because their evidence helps the court decide the verdict or make a judgment or order.

A witness' role in court cases

As a witness, you may be asked to present evidence in relation to a court case. Find out what to expect if you have been identified as one.

Receiving a Summons to a Witness or subpoena

You may have to produce documents or attend court to give evidence if you have received a Summons to a Witness or a subpoena.

Get support as a vulnerable witness

If you have been assessed to be a vulnerable witness, you can receive support from trained volunteers assigned by the courts. Find out what to expect.

Going to court as a witness

As a witness attending court, you will need to follow court procedures and practice proper court etiquette. Find out what they are.

Claim expenses: witness in criminal cases

Find out what expenses you can claim and the process to claim expenses when you have to attend court as a witness in a criminal case.

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