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Collie Magistrates Court is at 43A Wittenoom Street, Collie with the operating hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. The Magistrates Court is located on the corner of Wittenoom and Pendleton Streets.

The Collie Magistrates Court has been an iconic heritage listed building and a standout feature in Collie since 1913. Collie is two hours south of Perth and has a current population of over 7,000 people.

In the late 1800’s coal was discovered and this quiet little town has played an important role in the provision of electricity for Western Australia ever since.

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Civil Trials in the Magistrates Court (WA)
Civil Trials in the Magistrates Court (WA)
Context More than 95% of civil matters are resolved without proceeding to a civil trial. It is, however, important to be aware of the procedures involved in a civil trial so that you are prepared in the event your matter does not resolve and a trial is necessary. This primer provides a summary of some…
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Intoxication and Insanity Defence in WA - New Perspectives
Intoxication and Insanity Defence in WA – New Perspectives
The Defence of Intoxication Using Intoxication as a defence in WA is governed by the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA) (‘the Code’). That section operates in conjunction with section 27 of the Code, which deals with the defence of Insanity in WA. The two sections operating together provide for the circumstances when Insanity…
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The Criminal Trial Process In WA
The Criminal Trial Process In WA
Offences and Courts Defending a charge in a criminal trial can be a very daunting experience, particularly when the person charged is unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. Trials can be heard in the Magistrates, District, or Supreme Court. The court in which a trial is heard usually depends on the severity of the offence. For…
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Intoxication Pleas: Fraught With Peril
Intoxication Pleas: Fraught With Peril
The Defence In the quarter century over which I’ve been practising in the criminal law, I have literally lost count of the clients whose primary explanation for their actions is “I was drunk/stoned or both”. Whilst intoxication may explain a multitude of behaviours in society, does it afford a defence at law? If so, is…
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