District Court Operational Update

15/02/2023

From Monday, 20 February 2023, rapid antigen testing will no longer apply to Judge Alone Trials in the District Court NSW. Members of the public may also attend court in person in Judge Alone Trials from that date.

The jury “trial bubble” remains, however, the requirement for court participants to undergo a RAT other than prior to commencement of the trial will be reduced from every second day of the trial to every third day from Monday, 20 February 2023.

District Court Criminal Practice Note 27 as amended will continue to apply to Jury Trials.