DISTRICT COURT APPEALS

If you are not happy about a decision made in your case, you have the right to appeal. 

If an order was made by a Local Court in your absence you may lodge an application for annulment in the Local Court.  

An annulment Application can be lodged in the Local Court.

Annulments are governed by the  Crimes (Appeal and Review Act 2001 - SECT 8 

If a Court decides to convict you of an offense that has an automatic disqualification period, can you drive after lodging an Appeal?

Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 New s 63(2C) - execution of a sentence is stayed pending determination of an appeal against the disqualification of a driver licence, regardless of whether the appeal is against conviction or sentence. This amendment was a consequence of DPP (NSW) v Kmetyk (No 2) [2018] NSWCA 195. 

What appeals does the District Court hear?

The District Court hears appeals of Local Court and Children's Court decisions, including care proceedings in the Children's Court.

Appeals against the sentence and/or conviction of a lower court in a criminal case can be made to the district court in certain circumstances.

For more information about whether an appeal can be made to the District Court and how to lodge an appeal, refer to the relevant court’s website:

• Local Court
• Children's Court.