(1) These Rules apply to—
(a) Magisterial civil proceedings; and
(b) Magisterial criminal proceedings.
(2) These Rules apply to proceedings when made available on the Electronic Litigation Portal and notice is provided by the Chief Registrar as directed by the Chief Justice.
(3) These Rules apply, without exception, to new proceedings filed on or after the date of the notice provided under sub-rule (2) and must be used to file a document to commence proceedings before the Court through the Electronic Litigation Portal.
(4) In the case of existing cases, these Rules apply, without exception, if the case is made available in the Electronic Litigation Portal and electronic or other notification is given to the parties by the Court's Registry.