Resources and tools
If you decide to represent yourself in court, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with court etiquette and procedures. Below are links to information that will assist you.
Legal advice versus procedural advice
What the court registry staff can and can’t provide
Glossary
Download this list of common court, tribunal and legal terms
Queensland's courts
Information about the court where your case will be heard
Search for a court file
Use party search facilities and apply to search and copy certain documents used in civil and criminal cases in Queensland
General information
- Courtroom etiquette
- Fees, including reduction of civil court fees
- Forms
- Legislation (Queensland Legislation)
- Practice directions
- Benchbooks
- Interest rates
- Interest calculator
- Offender levy
Money disputes
Applying for a judgment in a money dispute and, where needed, enforcing the judgment
Obtaining a trial date (callover)
Process for obtaining a trial date in the District Court or callover in the Supreme Court
Useful links
Links to other Australian courts, government agencies, resource information and other support