Department of Justice
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:00
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Department of Justice
We support the community, government, judiciary and Parliament by providing access to high quality justice, legal and corrective services, information and products.
Last updated:
22 April 2026
Announcements
Media release
22 April 2026
Integrated facility a game changer for mental health services at Banksia Hill
A new Crisis Care Unit (CCU) has begun operating at Banksia Hill Detention Centre to provide therapeutic and culturally sensitive mental health support to young people.
Media release
1 April 2026
Prison work camps helping regional communities thrive
A growing number of Western Australian regional communities are turning to Prison Work Camps for crucial support – and are finding long term benefits they didn’t expect.
News story
25 March 2026
Justice strategy to support Aboriginal families experiencing family violence
The Department of Justice is marking an important milestone with the launch of Our Way Forward.
Media release
11 March 2026
Early intervention pilot for children underway
The Department of Justice is leading a ground-breaking initiative to help prevent youth crime in Armadale and Geraldton.
Browse more announcements
Community Service Law Awards
Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program
Gala Day Beneficiary Application
MediaHub
New youth detention facility
On Track to Thrive Pilot Program
Publications
Supporting the Legal Assistance Sector
Statistics and Research
Work with us
Births, deaths or marriages
Information on how to register a birth, apply for a birth certificate, apply for a death certificate and information on getting married in WA.
Check licence suspension
Online search facility to find out if your driver's licence has been suspended for the non-payment of a fine or infringement.
Find a Justice of the Peace
If you are unable to attend a Document Witnessing Centre, you can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) in your area by using the online search facility.
Help with Jury Duty
The jury system is an integral part of the judicial system and is coordinated by the Sheriff's Office in the Perth metropolitan area and the regions.
Pay your fines
View details of your fines and infringements that are with the Fines Enforcement Registry and make a payment online or through a payment plan.
Enduring Power of Attorney
A legal document a person can make that gives another person/s or organisation the legal authority to make financial and/or property decisions on their behalf.
Family history search
Finding historical records on the Western Australian Online Index.
Visiting a Court
To ensure the smooth operation of a court, it is important everyone visiting or attending the court behaves appropriately and in keeping with court processes.
Visiting a prison or detention centre
Information about WA correction facilities and how to book a visit.
Services
Our services
Corporate information
About the Department
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Commissioner for Victims of Crime
Corrective Services
Court and Tribunal Services
Office of the Public Advocate
Parliamentary Counsel's Office
Public Trustee
State Solicitor's Office
The Law Almanac
The Law Library
Staff Gateway
Publications
Department of Justice Annual Reports
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Reconciliation Action Plan
Department of Justice Information Statement
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Browse more publications
Ministerial reporting
Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Defence Industries; Veterans; Racing and Gaming
Hon Dr Tony Buti BPE DipEd MIR LLB DPhil MLA
Attorney General; Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests
Corporate executive
Kylie Maj
Director General
Contact
Head Office
Address:
Level 23 David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack Street, PERTH WA 6000
Postal Address
GPO Box F317, PERTH WA 6841
Telephone:
13 67 57
61 8 9264 1600
Feedback to the Department of Justice
Our locations
Fines Enforcement Registry
Address:
GPO Box X2293, PERTH WA 6847
Telephone:
1300 650 235
61 8 9235 0235
Email:
fines@justice.wa.gov.au
Corrective Services
Address:
Postal address
GPO Box F317, PERTH WA 6841
Telephone:
61 8 9264 1711
(Monday to Friday between 8.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Visiting prisons or detention centre
Location of a prisoner
Feedback to Corrective Services
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lodge an application
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
© Government of Western Australia 2017 to 2026
Skip to main content
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Arabic
Armenian
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Basque
Belarusian
Bengali
Bosnian
Bulgarian
Catalan
Chichewa
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Corsican
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Esperanto
Estonian
Ewe
Filipino
Finnish
French
Frisian
Galician
Georgian
German
Greek
Guarani
Gujarati
Haitian Creole
Hausa
Hawaiian
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Icelandic
Igbo
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Javanese
Kannada
Kazakh
Khmer
Kinyarwanda
Korean
Krio
Kurdish (Kurmanji)
Kurdish (Soranî)
Kyrgyz
Lao
Latvian
Lingala
Lithuanian
Luganda
Macedonian
Malagasy
Malay
Malayalam
Maltese
Maori
Marathi
Mongolian
Nepali
Norwegian
Odia (Oriya)
Oromo
Pashto
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Punjabi
Quechua
Romanian
Russian
Scots Gaelic
Serbian
Sesotho
Shona
Sindhi
Sinhala
Slovak
Slovenian
Somali
Spanish
Sundanese
Swahili
Swedish
Tajik
Tamil
Tatar
Telugu
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkish
Turkmen
Uyghur
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Welsh
Xhosa
Yiddish
Yoruba
Zulu
Department of Justice
We support the community, government, judiciary and Parliament by providing access to high quality justice, legal and corrective services, information and products.
Last updated:
22 April 2026
Announcements
Media release
22 April 2026
Integrated facility a game changer for mental health services at Banksia Hill
A new Crisis Care Unit (CCU) has begun operating at Banksia Hill Detention Centre to provide therapeutic and culturally sensitive mental health support to young people.
Media release
1 April 2026
Prison work camps helping regional communities thrive
A growing number of Western Australian regional communities are turning to Prison Work Camps for crucial support – and are finding long term benefits they didn’t expect.
News story
25 March 2026
Justice strategy to support Aboriginal families experiencing family violence
The Department of Justice is marking an important milestone with the launch of Our Way Forward.
Media release
11 March 2026
Early intervention pilot for children underway
The Department of Justice is leading a ground-breaking initiative to help prevent youth crime in Armadale and Geraldton.
Browse more announcements
Community Service Law Awards
Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program
Gala Day Beneficiary Application
MediaHub
New youth detention facility
On Track to Thrive Pilot Program
Publications
Supporting the Legal Assistance Sector
Statistics and Research
Work with us
Births, deaths or marriages
Information on how to register a birth, apply for a birth certificate, apply for a death certificate and information on getting married in WA.
Check licence suspension
Online search facility to find out if your driver's licence has been suspended for the non-payment of a fine or infringement.
Find a Justice of the Peace
If you are unable to attend a Document Witnessing Centre, you can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) in your area by using the online search facility.
Help with Jury Duty
The jury system is an integral part of the judicial system and is coordinated by the Sheriff's Office in the Perth metropolitan area and the regions.
Pay your fines
View details of your fines and infringements that are with the Fines Enforcement Registry and make a payment online or through a payment plan.
Enduring Power of Attorney
A legal document a person can make that gives another person/s or organisation the legal authority to make financial and/or property decisions on their behalf.
Family history search
Finding historical records on the Western Australian Online Index.
Visiting a Court
To ensure the smooth operation of a court, it is important everyone visiting or attending the court behaves appropriately and in keeping with court processes.
Visiting a prison or detention centre
Information about WA correction facilities and how to book a visit.
Services
Our services
Corporate information
About the Department
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Commissioner for Victims of Crime
Corrective Services
Court and Tribunal Services
Office of the Public Advocate
Parliamentary Counsel's Office
Public Trustee
State Solicitor's Office
The Law Almanac
The Law Library
Staff Gateway
Publications
Department of Justice Annual Reports
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Reconciliation Action Plan
Department of Justice Information Statement
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Browse more publications
Ministerial reporting
Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Defence Industries; Veterans; Racing and Gaming
Hon Dr Tony Buti BPE DipEd MIR LLB DPhil MLA
Attorney General; Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests
Corporate executive
Kylie Maj
Director General
Contact
Head Office
Address:
Level 23 David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack Street, PERTH WA 6000
Postal Address
GPO Box F317, PERTH WA 6841
Telephone:
13 67 57
61 8 9264 1600
Feedback to the Department of Justice
Our locations
Fines Enforcement Registry
Address:
GPO Box X2293, PERTH WA 6847
Telephone:
1300 650 235
61 8 9235 0235
Email:
fines@justice.wa.gov.au
Corrective Services
Address:
Postal address
GPO Box F317, PERTH WA 6841
Telephone:
61 8 9264 1711
(Monday to Friday between 8.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Visiting prisons or detention centre
Location of a prisoner
Feedback to Corrective Services
Follow us
YouTube
Follow our Podcast
DoJ Mobile App
Share
Facebook share
(Opens in a new tab/window)
X
(Opens in a new tab/window)
(Opens in a new tab/window)
Copy URL
Make a Freedom of Information request
The Western Australian
Freedom of Information Act 1992
gives the public a right to access information held by the Department of Justice. If you are searching for court transcripts and documents of a judicial nature please contact the relevant court directly as these documents are accessible outside of the Freedom of Information provisions. Learn more on how to
lodge an application
.
Have a question or want to report a problem?
Fill in the form to get assistance or tell us about a problem with this information or service.
Send feedback
Acknowledgement of Country, Footer navigation and Copyright info
Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
© Government of Western Australia 2017 to 2026