Does the Freedom of Information Act apply to the District Court?

Section 10 of the Act provides that it does not apply to the judicial functions of the Court.

Can I access court records and documents?

Parties to court proceedings can generally access court records concerning their cases by contacting the Registry

If you are not a party to the proceedings you will need to apply to the Registry seeking access. Practice Note 11 provides an application form and sets out the general considerations taken into account in determining these applications