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Civil fees
| Search / inspect | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| Search the record—for each name or file | Nil | $28.20 |
| Retrieval from offsite storage—for each file (if applicable) | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Copy | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| First copy—each page | $3.15 | $3.15 |
| Maximum fee for first copy (per document) | $81.35 | $81.35 |
| Additional copy—each page | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| Maximum fee for additional copy (per document) | $32.45 | $32.45 |
| Certify a copy | $77.35 + page fees | $77.35 + page fees |
Civil fees are defined under the Uniform Civil Procedure (Fees) Regulation 2019.
Criminal fees
| Search / inspect | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| Search the record—for each name or file | Nil | N/A |
| View an exhibit, other than a document, under rule 56(1) | Nil | $20.65 |
| Search a court file or document under rule 57(1)(a) | Nil | $20.65 |
| Retrieval from offsite storage—for each file (if applicable) | Nil | $28.20 |
| Copy | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| First copy—each page | Nil | $3.15 |
| Maximum fee for first copy (per document) | N/A | $81.35 |
| Additional copy—each page | Nil | $0.70 |
| Maximum fee for additional copy (per document) | N/A | $32.45 |
| Certify a copy | Nil | $75.95 |
Criminal fees are defined under the Criminal Practice (Fees and Allowances) Regulation 2021.
Civil Fees—Brisbane Magistrates Court
| Search / Inspect | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| Search the records—within 4 years of start | Nil | $16.60 |
| Search the records—more than 4 years from start | $28.65 | $28.65 |
| Copy | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| Each page | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Maximum fee (per document) | $78.65 | $78.65 |
| Certify a copy | $30.65 | $30.65 |
Civil fees are defined under the Uniform Civil Procedure (Fees) Regulation 2019.
Criminal Fees—Brisbane Magistrates Court
| Search / Inspect | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| Search the records—within 4 years of start | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Search the records—more than 4 years from start | $28.65 | $28.65 |
| Copy | Party | Non-party |
|---|---|---|
| Each page | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Maximum fee (per document) | $78.65 | $78.65 |
| Copy of a Verdict and Judgement Record | $16.60 | $16.60 |
The Magistrates Court criminal fees are defined under Schedule 3 of the Justices Regulation 2014.
Party to the proceeding
A party is an individual, corporation or other entity that has:
- started a civil or criminal court proceeding
- had a civil or criminal proceeding started against them
- later joined in a civil or criminal court proceeding as a party.
If a party appoints a legal representative to do a task they must do, or are allowed to do, the legal representative becomes the contact in the proceeding for the party they represent.
Relevant legislation
Supreme and District courts
Decisions for searching or copying civil documents are based on Rules 980 and 981 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) 1999.
To search or copy exhibits or subpoenaed material, you need the permission of the court as there is no authority given under the UCPR 1999.
Decisions for searching or copying criminal documents are based on Rules 29, 30, 31, 56, 56A and 57 of the Criminal Practice Rules 1999.
Magistrates Court
Decisions around searching and copying documents are based on section 154 of the Justices Act 1886 and Schedule 3 of the Justices Regulation 2014.
For searching and copying subpoenaed material and exhibits, Rules 3, 31, 56 and 56A of the Criminal Practice Rules 1999 may also apply.
Terms and conditions
- Retrieval of files and copying of documents are subject to a turnaround time of up to 7 business days from receipt of this form. You will be notified by email when the request has been received. If applicable you will also be provided with a quote.
- 2. Decisions for searching or copying civil documents are based on, but not solely in reliance on, Rules 980 and 981 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) 1999.
- 3. As there is no authority under the UCPR 1999 for searching exhibits and subpoenaed material, permission of the courts is required.
* The Department of Justice is collecting your personal information in order to process your search and copy request in accordance with Rules 980 and 981 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) 1999.
Agreement
I agree by submitting this request not to remove from the Registry any documents belonging to a court file or take copies when not authorised. I agree to comply with non-publication (suppression) orders or statutory provisions prohibiting publication that may apply to any information/documents I obtain. I acknowledge that the onus remains on me to ensure that any information/copies of documents obtained by me from a court file is not publicised or used in such a way to contravene any prohibitions on publication and to ensure that the intended use of that material does not breach any court order or legislative provision.
Terms and conditions
- Retrieval of files and copying of documents are subject to a turnaround time of up to 7 business days from receipt of this form. You will be notified by email when the request has been received. If applicable you will also be provided with a quote.
- Decisions for searching or copying criminal documents and exhibits are based on Rules 29, 30, 31, 56, 56A and 57 of the Criminal Practice Rules 1999.
* The Department of Justice is collecting your personal information in order to process your search and copy request in accordance with Rules 29, 30, 31, 56, 56A and 57 of the Criminal Practice Rules 1999.
Agreement
I agree by submitting this request not to remove from the Registry any documents belonging to a court file or take copies when not authorised. I agree to comply with non-publication (suppression) orders or statutory provisions prohibiting publication that may apply to any information/documents I obtain. I acknowledge that the onus remains on me to ensure that any information/copies of documents obtained by me from a court file is not publicised or used in such a way to contravene any prohibitions on publication and to ensure that the intended use of that material does not breach any court order or legislative provision.
Terms and conditions
- Retrieval of files and copying of documents are subject to a turnaround time of up to 7 business days from receipt of this form. You will be notified by email when your request has been received. If applicable, you will also be provided with a quote.
- Decisions for searching or copying civil documents are based on, but not solely reliant on, Rules 980 and 981 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) 1999.
- For searching and copying subpoenaed material and exhibits, Rules 3, 31, 56 and 56A the Criminal Practice Rules 1999 may also apply.
*The Department of Justice is collecting your personal information in order to process your search and copy request in accordance with the Justices Act 1886 and the Justices Regulation 2014.
Agreement
I agree by submitting this request not to remove from the Registry any documents belonging to a court file or take copies when not authorised. I agree to comply with non-publication (suppression) orders or statutory provisions prohibiting publication that may apply to any information/documents I obtain. I acknowledge that the onus remains on me to ensure that any information/copies of documents obtained by me from a court file is not publicised or used in such a way to contravene any prohibitions on publication and to ensure that the intended use of that material does not breach any court order or legislative provision.
Terms and conditions
- Retrieval of files and copying of documents are subject to a turnaround time of up to 7 business days from receipt of this form. You will be notified by email when the request has been received. If applicable you will also be provided with a quote.
- Decisions around searching and copying Magistrates Courts documents are based on section 154 of the Justices Act 1886 and Schedule 3 of the Justices Regulation 2014 .
- For searching and copying subpoenaed material and exhibits, Rules 3, 31, 56 and 56A of the Criminal Practice Rules 1999 apply.
* The Department of Justice is collecting your personal information in order to process your search and copy request in accordance with Rules 30 and 31 of the Criminal Practice Rules 1999.
Agreement
I agree by submitting this request not to remove from the Registry any documents belonging to a court file or take copies when not authorised. I agree to comply with non-publication (suppression) orders or statutory provisions prohibiting publication that may apply to any information/documents I obtain. I acknowledge that the onus remains on me to ensure that any information/copies of documents obtained by me from a court file is not publicised or used in such a way to contravene any prohibitions on publication and to ensure that the intended use of that material does not breach any court order or legislative provision.
Definitions
Material produced by way of subpoena or summons —an object or document that was called to be produced before a court or judicial officer.
Exhibit —an object or document introduced as evidence before a court.
Verdict and judgment record (VJR) —a record of a person’s court result, containing the criminal charge, relevant part of legislation, name of the judicial officer, plea, verdict, sentence, judgment, and any other order.