Information about preparing you for your first court appearance, if you are not represented by a lawyer.
Fact sheet – Preparing a plea in mitigation
Information to help unrepresented defendants pleading guilty in the Tasmanian Magistrates Court.
Fact sheet – Clamping and confiscation of motor vehicles
Information regarding clamping and confiscation of motor vehicles.
Fact sheet – Annulled convictions
An annulled conviction is a minor criminal conviction that has been erased or removed from a person's criminal record. This can happen if the person has been of good behaviour for a certain period of time.
Fact sheet – Victims of crime support services
Information for victims of crime, focusing on role of Victims Support Services, Eligible Persons Register, criminal injuries compensation claim, contact details for Victims Support Services.
Fact sheet – Victims of crime compensation
Information on injuries that are compensated, applying for criminal injuries compensation, Criminal Injuries Compensation Commissioner, awards made, link to Victims Assistance Unit.
Fact sheet – Forensic procedures
Discusses the Forensic Procedures Act 2000, including what a forensic procedure is and the circumstances for carrying out forensic procedures, how forensic procedures are carried out, when the use of force is permitted, the circumstances when a magistrates order is required and consequences for refusing or obstructing a forensic procedures. Provides links to the Act and Tasmania Police.
Fact sheet – Going to the magistrates court
Includes bail, court procedure when appearing in court, adjournments, pleas of guilty and not guilty, link to Magistrates Court.