CDPP - Victims and Witnesses

What is the role of the defence lawyer? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/your-role-and-prosecution/who-else-involved-cdpp/what-role-defence-lawyer The defence lawyer represents the person charged with the crime (usually referred to as the defendant or accused).

Who will be in court? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/who-will-be-court Who will be in court? Courtrooms can be busy places! To help you work out who’s who, watch our interactive video.

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.

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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.

About Vulnerable Witness Protections https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/your-role-and-prosecution/your-safety/about-vulnerable-witness-protections 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.