The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy was established under the following Act:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy (Amendment) Act 2015
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy Act 2012
- PHC Notification specifying KPJA for Probationer Judicial Officers 1-10-2015
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy Staff (Terms & Conditions of Services) Rules, 2012