CDPP - Victims and Witnesses

What is the role of the defence lawyer? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/what-role-defence-lawyer The defence lawyer represents the person charged with the crime (usually referred to as the defendant or accused). Lawyers may also be referred to as solicitors or barristers. In the district, county and supreme courts barristers may wear a wig and gown.

Reparation orders https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/support-and-entitlements/support-and-entitlements/reparation-orders What is a reparation order? A court may order an offender to make some form of payment to a victim of crime.

Looking after your safety https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/looking-after-your-safety Feeling vulnerable and fearing for your safety is completely normal for victims and witnesses of crime.

How does bail work? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/your-safety/how-does-bail-work Suspendisse venenatis dolor et dolor accumsan, sit amet aliquet ante ultrices. Vestibulum semper lacinia tristique. Proin porta nisl sed erat aliquet, sit amet varius metus pretium.

What is the role of the police? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/your-role-and-prosecution/your-safety/what-role-police Suspendisse venenatis dolor et dolor accumsan, sit amet aliquet ante ultrices. Vestibulum semper lacinia tristique. Proin porta nisl sed erat aliquet, sit amet varius metus pretium.

Will I feel safe attending court? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/your-role-and-prosecution/your-safety/will-i-feel-safe-attending-court Suspendisse venenatis dolor et dolor accumsan, sit amet aliquet ante ultrices. Vestibulum semper lacinia tristique. Proin porta nisl sed erat aliquet, sit amet varius metus pretium.

What can I claim? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/support-and-entitlements/what-can-i-claim If you receive a summons or subpoena to attend court to give evidence, you are entitled to claim for:

How to claim your entitlements (forms and process) https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/support-and-entitlements/what-can-i-claim/how-claim-your-entitlements-forms-and-process How do I claim witness expenses?

Are you entitled to compensation? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/support-and-entitlements/what-can-i-claim/are-you-entitled-compensation CompensationThere is no Commonwealth criminal injury compensation scheme for victims of Commonwealth crime.