Criminal Practice Directions and Practice Notes
Practice Directions (PDs) are issued by the Chief Judge and supplement the procedures set out in the Rules of Court. They impose obligations on the parties and their lawyers.
Practice Notes (PNs) are issued by the Principal Registrar and provide guidance about the practice of the Court.
All former practice directions and circulars to practitioners are revoked.
- Practice Directions - General (PDF)
- Practice Directions - Criminal (PDF)
- Practice Directions - Table of Amendments (PDF)
- Listing Certificate - State (PDM-A1.1)
- Listing Certificate - Commonwealth (PDM-A1.2)
- Listing Certificate - Defence (PDM-A2)
- Listing Certificate - Self-Represented Accused (PDM-A3)
For more information, please see Criminal Procedure Forms.
Last updated: 16-Dec-2025
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