You don’t need a lawyer to go to court—you can choose to represent yourself as a self-represented litigant. If you decide to do so, it’s important to understand the steps involved and make use of the resources available to assist you.
You can consider alternative dispute resolution which can provide options for resolving your dispute without going through the court process.
Registry staff can provide general procedural information to help you figure out how to represent your case, but they can’t provide legal advice. Do not take the information on this website as legal advice.
Read more about the difference between procedural and legal advice.
Below are some options for getting general assistance, support, and information about court procedures.
If you choose to represent yourself it’s important to become well-acquainted with the relevant court procedures and conduct.
Appealing a decision
Applying for bail - Supreme and District Court
Applying for peace and good behaviour order
Benchbooks
Domestic and family violence
eLodgement – Supreme and District Courts
Getting assistance to serve legal documents (PDF, 135.7 KB)
Fees – including reduction of civil court fees
Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms
Legislation (Queensland legislation)
Obtaining a trial date (callover - Brisbane Supreme and District Courts)
Practice directions
Requesting information for legal proceedings
Scheme for pro bono mediation in proceedings involving self-represented litigants (PDF, 141.4 KB) - Brisbane Supreme Court
Search and copy a court file
Settlement conferences - Magistrates Court
Sexual offence expert evidence panel
Sexual violence case management – District Court
Supervised case list for self-represented litigants (PDF, 190.0 KB) for Supreme Court matters, and only on application and direction of the court
Supreme Court claim proceedings - caseflow managment
