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Last updated: 14 August 2026

Announcements

Prisoners building bicycle racks for the community at the prison’s Industries workshop.

Roebourne prison report highlights progress in living conditions and rehabilitation

The Department of Justice welcomes an Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (OICS) report on Roebourne Regional Prison that recognises important improvements in living conditions, staff training, cultural initiatives and rehabilitation opportunities.

Warburton Work Camp prisoners go the distance

Almost 900 kilometres northeast of Kalgoorlie, at the edge of the Gibson Desert, green lawns and citrus trees stand out against the red soil and scrub at a camp where prisoners are working towards a better future

Celebrating language, culture and people

NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

New youth detention facility, Canning Vale

Group to keep community informed on construction of youth detention facility

The Department of Justice is inviting expressions of interest from local stakeholders to join a Community Reference Group (CRG) for a new youth detention facility in Canning Vale.

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.

Publications

Department of Justice Annual Reports

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan

Department of Justice Information Statement

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Ministerial reporting

Corporate executive

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:

Feedback to the Department of Justice

Fines Enforcement Registry

Address:

GPO Box X2293, PERTH WA 6847

Telephone:

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

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.

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