Elijah's accused wants Kalgoorlie trial

The man accused of deliberately running down and killing Aboriginal teenager Elijah Doughty in Western Australia's Goldfields region wants to have his trial heard in their home town.

The man, whose name is suppressed, allegedly chased down the 14-year-old in his ute as the teen rode a stolen motorcycle in Boulder, bordering Kalgoorlie, in August 2016.

He was charged with manslaughter, sparking riots involving hundreds of people outside the Kalgoorlie Courthouse when he was first due to appear in court.

The courthouse went into lockdown when glass doors were smashed, while police officers were injured and their cars were damaged.

Several people were arrested.

The man pleaded not guilty in December.

Outside the Supreme Court of WA on Monday, there was a large police presence as the boy's supporters have previously rallied outside the building.

Tentative trial dates were set for July 17 to July 21, and a hearing is scheduled for March 28 to determine whether it will be held in Kalgoorlie or Perth.