Factsheets
- Fact Sheet 1 - Understanding civil proceedings (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 2 - How to commence a general procedure claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 3 - How to commence a minor case claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 4 - Consumer/ trader claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 5 - Statement of claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 6 - Statement of defence (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 7 - Claiming interest (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 8 - Serving a court document (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 9 - When a claim has been served (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 10 - When served with a claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 11 - Change of venue (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 12 - Pre-trial conferences minor claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 13 - Pre-trial conferences general procedure (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 14A - Minor Case Status Conference (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 14B - General Procedure Status Conference (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 15 - Mediation (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 16 - Trial (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 17 - Summonsing a witness (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 18 - Damages (unliquidated amount not exceeding $10,000) (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 19 - Damages (exceeding $10,000) (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 20 - Summary judgment (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 21A - Applications - General Procedure Claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 21B - Applications - Minor Case Claim (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 22 - Preparing yourself for court (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 23 - Enforcing a judgment (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 24 - Means Inquiry - information for the judgment creditor (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 25 - Means Inquiry - information for the judgment debtor (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 26 - Applying for a suspension order (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 27 - Property (seizure and sale) order - information for the judgment creditor (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 28 - Property (seizure and sale) order - information for the judgment debtor (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 29 - Interpleader proceedings (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 30 - Debt appropriation order (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 31 - Property (seizure and delivery) order (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 32 - Default Inquiry - information for the judgment creditor (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 33 - Default Inquiry - information for the judgment debtor (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 34 - Earnings appropriation form (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 35 - Warrant for arrest (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 36 - Order for arrest and imprisonment for contempt of court where imprisonment previously suspended (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 47 - Affidavits in the Magistrates Court (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 50 – Statement of Intended Evidence of a Witness (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 52 - Trial Books (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 53 - Residential Tenancy Applications (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 41 - Summoning a witness in a criminal case (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 42 - Cross examination by an accused (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 43 - Spent conviction at the time of conviction (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 44 - Application to set aside a court decision (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 51 – Written plea by accused (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 38 - Violence restraining order (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 39 - Misconduct restraining order (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 46 - National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (PDF) Opens document in same window.
- Fact Sheet 49 - Applying for a Family Violence Restraining Order (PDF) Opens document in same window.
Last updated: 28 January 2026