Links to the following Children’s Court Practice Notes that relate to criminal matters can be found below. For Children’s Court Practice Notes that concern care and protection matters see [6-1000]ff.

Practice Note 12 commenced 18 May 2018 and applies to criminal proceedings commenced on or after 30 April 2018.

Practice Note 16 commenced on 29 July 2022. For further information see Mandatory Disease Testing Act 2021 in “Specific Penalties and orders”, Local Court Bench Book.

Practice Note 20 commenced on 7 July 2025 and applies to all bail proceedings in the Children’s Court conducted by the President, a Children’s Magistrate or any other Magistrate exercising the jurisdiction of the Children’s Court: s 13(1) Children’s Court Act 1987.