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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.

Prosecution Process https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process Prosecution ProcessCriminal prosecutions can be a long and complex, and there are many people involved including the police, prosecutors, defence lawyers, magistrates, j

Step 1 - Investigation https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process/prosecution-process-steps/step-1-investigation The investigator, who is often a police officer, takes statements and collects evidence to be used in criminal prosecutions.

Step 2 - Brief assessment/charges laid https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process/prosecution-process-steps/step-2-brief-assessmentcharges The CDPP will go ahead with a prosecution if we can answer yes to two questions:

Step 3 - Court proceedings https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process/prosecution-process-steps/step-3-court-proceedings If the CDPP decides to start a prosecution, charges will be laid against the person prosecutors believe has committed a crime. This person is known as the defendant.

Step 4 - Committal hearing https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process/prosecution-process-steps/step-4-committal-hearing Different states and territories have different rules about whether committal hearings are needed.

Step 5 - Hearing https://victimsandwitnesses.cdpp.gov.au/prosecution-process/prosecution-process/prosecution-process-steps/step-5-hearing A hearing takes place in the Magistrates’ or Local court. There is no jury and the magistrate makes all the decisions and judgments.During the hearing: