Expanded definition of Local Court to include Youth Justice Court

[no bill text published] Expanded definition of Local Court to include Youth Justice Court

Bail Amendment Bill 2026

2026-03-11: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

Assembly

If this bill passes, it means that:

References to the Local Court now include the Youth Justice Court

References to a Local Court Judge now include a Judge of the Youth Justice Court

References to a Local Court registrar now include a Registrar of the Youth Justice Court