Court Processes

This section of the website has information on a range of court processes.

Affidavits An affidavit is a written statement setting out a person's evidence. This page has information on writing an affidavit and having it witnessed. More information on affidavits.	Serving documents When you file documents with the Court, you usually have to serve the documents on the other parties. Some documents, such as applications, require special service so the Court has evidence the documents were served correctly.
Disclosing documents All parties to a dispute are required to provide each other with all the relevant information and documents, which is known as the duty of disclosure.	Personal safety If you have concerns about your personal safety when you attend Court, there are steps the Court can take.
Minute of consent orders If you reach an agreement with the other party but have already have a case underway, you can let the Court know and file a minute of consent orders. The Court can make orders based on your agreement, and you don't need to lodge a new application for consent orders.	Cross Examination Cross examination by self represented parties and new ban on personal cross examination in certain circumstances involving family violence.
Going to trial After you have attempted to resolve your dispute through other methods, it may be necessary to go to trial. These pages have information on the process of preparing your case for trial.	Attending by phone or video link If it is difficult for you to attend Court, you can request to attend by phone or video link.
Subpoenas A subpoena is a legal document issued by a court that compels a person to give evidence at a hearing or trial.	Inspecting court files All parties and their lawyers are entitled to copies of documents from a court file or to inspect a court case file.
Submitting electronic evidence There are guidelines and standards for submitting electronic evidence to courts in Western Australia.  Non-compliance with these guidelines and standards can delay proceedings and/or cause additional costs to parties involved.

 

 

Last updated: 22-Jan-2020

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