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District Court of Western Australia

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

For more information, please see Criminal Procedure Forms.

Practice Notes - Usual Orders (PDF)

Last updated: 17-Sep-2025

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