Prosecution
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process-resources/prosecution
Types of offences
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-proceedings/types-offences
There are two types of offences, summary offences and indicable offences. These are both explained below.
What is a committal proceeding?
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/what-committal-proceeding
Committal Process
What is an indictable offence?
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/what-indictable-offence
How long will the process take?
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-proceedings/how-long-will-process-take
Victim Impact Statement
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process/victim-impact-statement
A Victim Impact Statement is a written or spoken statement that describes the impact of the crime on those affected by it, and the harm the victim suffered as a result.
Keeping you informed through the process
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-proceedings/keeping-you-informed-through-process
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What does mental impairment/fitness to be tried mean?
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/what-does-mental-impairmentfitness-be-tried-mean
Sentencing
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/sentencing
What happens when someone is sentenced?
Guide to giving evidence
https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/guide-giving-evidence
As a witness, you'll be asked questions about what happened, or what you know about the crime. This is called giving evidence.