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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.

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Criminal appeals

If you are not satisfied with the court's decision in your criminal case, you can file an appeal against it. Find out what you need to do.

Criminal appeals: overview

You can appeal against the court's decision in a criminal case. Find out about the criminal appeal process, including the possible outcomes.

Criminal appeals against decisions of the State Courts

You may file an appeal either online or over the counter, against a decision in a criminal case heard in the State Courts. Find out the steps to do so.

Criminal appeals against decisions of the High Court

You may file an appeal against a decision in a criminal case heard in the General Division of the High Court via eLitigation. Find out the steps to do so.

Apply for bail pending appeal

You can apply for bail to postpone the start of your sentence while waiting for your appeal hearing, subject to the court's approval.

Attend a criminal appeal hearing

Find out what to expect during a criminal appeal hearing, including what you need to do in court and what the possible outcomes are.

Withdraw a criminal appeal

Find out what you need to do if you wish to withdraw your criminal appeal and what happens after you withdraw.

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