📘 Court Jurisdiction Legislation Amendment Act 2018
028 of 2018Assented 2 November 2018
This Act amends the District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 and The Criminal Code to alter the criminal jurisdiction boundaries between the Supreme Court, District Court, and Magistrates Court, and to increase certain fines.
Impact
The Act affects the jurisdiction of WA courts and penalties for certain offences. It impacts accused persons, legal professionals, and the courts themselves by changing which court hears which cases and increasing potential fines.
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