CDPP - Victims and Witnesses

Support and Entitlements https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/support-and-entitlements/more-information/support-and-entitlements

What to expect in the courtroom https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/what-expect-courtroom You should try to get to court an hour before your case starts. When you arrive, try to make contact with the investigator or prosecutor to let them know you are there.

When your case finishes https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/when-your-case-finishes A case generally finishes when the defendant is either:

Dealing with the media https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/dealing-media Will the media be interested in my case? It is not always possible to know what level of media attention a case will attract. 

Compensation https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/support-and-entitlements/support-and-entitlements/compensation There is no Commonwealth criminal injury compensation scheme for victims of Commonwealth crime.

Roles in the Court https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/roles-court xx

What should I do when i get to court? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/what-should-i-do-when-i-get-court When you arrive try to make contact with the investigator or prosecutor to let them know you are there.

What is the difference between and open and closed court? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/what-difference-between-and-open-and-closed-court What is the difference between a closed and open court? Cases are usually heard in an open court.

What should I wear to court? https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/what-should-i-wear-court What should I wear to court?Court is a serious and formal place so while there are no hard and fast rules, you are expected to dress appropriately.

Court support https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/going-court/going-court/court-support Who can I talk to about going to court? The CDPP prosecutor in charge of your matter is always available to talk to you about going to court.