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Criminal

Criminal law protects the public by prohibiting certain types of conduct. Persons accused of a crime may be charged in court and punished if found guilty.

Bail

An accused person can be released from custody if a bailor posts bail. Find out what it means if you are asked to be a bailor and how to post bail.

Charged with a crime

What to expect if you are charged with a criminal offence and have to attend court, including a step-by-step guide to the court process.

Charged with a traffic or regulatory offence

What happens if you are charged with a traffic or regulatory offence, and what to do if you have to attend Night Court or Traffic Court.

Criminal appeals

If you are not satisfied with the court's decision in your criminal case, you may file an appeal against it if the law allows for this. Find out what you need to do.

Criminal motions

A criminal motion is an application to the Supreme Court for a specific purpose, such as an extension of time to file an appeal or a revision of the bail amount.

Criminal revisions

In a criminal revision, the General Division of the High Court reviews a State Courts criminal matter to satisfy itself as to the correctness, legality or propriety of any decision made, or the regularity of those proceedings.

Magistrate's Complaints

If you believe that a criminal offence has been committed against you and you would like to commence private prosecution, you can choose to file a Magistrate’s Complaint to the court.

Questions of law and criminal references

Questions of law may be stated by a trial court for consideration of the relevant court. Criminal references are applications to resolve questions of law of public interest.

Youth offender case

If a person below 16 is arrested for a crime, they may be charged in the Youth Courts. Special rules and procedures apply to such youth offenders.

Making a compensation claim (criminal cases)

In criminal cases, a court may order an offender to pay compensation to the victim of an offence, or his/her representative or dependant. Find out how you can make a compensation claim.

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Last updated on 08 April 20242024/04/08.