Objecting to confiscation

Part 2 – Forms

32 St Georges TerracePERTH WA 6000

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IntroductionThis is Part 2 of Legal Aid WA’s Objecting to confiscation kit and includes the forms to be used if you have received a freezing notice or freezing order under the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000 (WA) and wish to object to the confiscation of property included in the notice or order.

BEFORE USING THESE FORMS please read Objecting to confiscation – Part 1 – Information kit, which provides important information about freezing notices and freezing orders and the action you need to take to object to the confiscation of your property if it is the subject of such a notice or order. It will help you understand the purpose of each of the forms. Please note, this information kit is an guide only and you should obtain legal advice about your particular situation if possible.

Forms included hereThe forms included here are based on original Supreme Court forms, however, they have been adapted specifically to be used when objecting to the confiscation of property. It is suggested that you therefore use the forms that are included here. However, if you wish to access the original forms from the Supreme Court, you may contact the Supreme Court Registry and ask for hard copies, or go to the court’s website (www.supremecourt.wa.gov.au) and download the forms.

The forms included here are in Word format, so you may download and complete them electronically before printing, or you may print the blank forms and complete them by hand. The forms are:

Statutory declaration Application to remit fees (Form 2) Originating summons Summons for directions Summons Notice of objection

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAOATHS, AFFIDAVITS AND STATUTORY DECLARATIONS ACT 2005

STATUTORY DECLARATIONI,...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................{name, address and occupation of person making declaration}sincerely declare as follows:-................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................{insert content of the statutory declaration; use numbered paragraphs if content is long}

This declaration is true and I know that it is an offence to make a declaration knowing that it is false in a material particular.

This declaration is made under the Oaths, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Act 2005at.............................................................................{place}

on............................................................................{date}

in the presence of -................................................................................{Signature of authorised witness}................................................................................................................................................................{Name of authorised witness and qualification as such awitness}by....................................................{Signature of person making thedeclaration}

*Important This Declaration must be made before any of the following persons:-Academic (post-secondary institution)Accountant

ArchitectAustralian Consular OfficerAustralian Diplomatic OfficerBailiffBank ManagerChartered secretaryChemistChiropractorCompany auditor or liquidatorCourt officer (magistrate, registrar or clerk)Defence Force officerDentistDoctorElectorate Officer (State – WA only)EngineerIndustrial organisation secretaryInsurance brokerJustice of the Peace (any State)LawyerLocal government CEO or deputy CEOLocal government councillorLoss adjusterMarriage CelebrantMember of Parliament Minister of religionNurseOptometristPatent AttorneyPhysiotherapistPodiatristPolice officerPost Officer managerPsychologistPublic Notary,Public Servant (State or Commonwealth)Real Estate agentSettlement agentSheriff or deputy SheriffSurveyorTeacherTribunal officerVeterinary surgeonOr any person before whom, under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 of the Commonwealth, aStatutory Declaration may be made.Full definitions of these professions are available at;http://www.courts.dotag.wa.gov.au/_files/Professions_witness_statutory_declarations.pdfAny authorised witness for the State of Western Australia may also witness aCommonwealth Statutory Declaration, as long as they are in Western Australia at the timeof witnessing {Schedule 2, item 231 of the Commonwealth Statutory DeclarationsRegulations 1993}.Further information on witnessing documents is available at www.dotag.wa.gov.auIMPORTANT INFORMATION:AS OF 1 JANUARY 2006 THERE IS NO PROVISION FORCOMMISSIONERS FOR DECLARATIONS IN THE STATE OF WA

Form 2 Application to remit fees

In the Supreme Court of Western Australia

No.         of  2   

Plaintiff:.............................................................................................

Defendant:.............................................................................................

Applicant: ......................................................................................Full name......................................................................................Address...........................................Date of birth

......................................MDL No.

The following reasons are the special reasons for applying to have the fees and poundage in relation to the above matter waived/ reduced/ refunded/ deferred*..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................* Strike out those that are not applicable.

If the special reasons include that an important right or obligation affecting the community or a significant part of the community will be determined, what is the right or obligation? [Give details of each right or obligation, and explain why it affects the community or a significant part of the community.]

………………………………………………………………..................………………………………………………………………..................………………………………………………………………..................………………………………………………………………..................………………………………………………………………...................If the special reasons include that the development of the law generally will be affected so as to reduce the need for further litigation, what law will be developed generally? [Give details of how a determination in relation to that law will reduce the need for further litigation.]

……………………………………………………………..............…...……………………………………………………………….................……………………………………………………………….................……………………………………………………………….................……………………………………………………………….................If the special reasons include financial hardship the information required in the following part of this form must be provided by the applicant if the applicant is a natural person.I am employed as a ................................  by ....................................... .* Their business address is ...................................................................... .*

I am unemployed/ a pensioner* and registered with the Department of Social Security at ..................................................................................... .I am single/ married/ in a de facto relationship/ separated.*

I have/ do not have* a dependant wife/ husband/ de facto partner* and .............. dependant children.My weekly/ fortnightly* income and expenditure is as follows (in whole dollars) — Income Expenditure

Wage/salary/benefit (net) Rent/board $

Self $ Mortgage payment $

Spouse $ Maintenance for dependants

$

De facto partner $ Food $

Total $ Electricity/gas $

Money in bank or other financial institution

Telephone $

Self $ Water $

Spouse $ Rates and taxes $

De facto partner $ Court orders $

Total $ Lease or other (give details)

$

Income from investments $ Other debts owing (give details)

$

Other income $

Money owed to me $

TOTAL TOTAL

ASSETS VALUE$   

My assets and liabilities are as follows —

House or other real property (give addresses)

................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................

TOTAL

Motor vehicles (car, utility, motor cycle, truck, etc.)

Make and model Reg. No

TOTAL

Home contents

Television yes / no

Video recorder yes / no

Stereo system yes / no

Furniture yes / no

Dishwasher yes / no

Microwave oven yes / no

Collection of coins, stamps, etc

Other collectables

Interest in business or company

Other assets

TOTAL

LIABILITIES

Mortgage to ....................................................... for $

Other to ............................................................. for $

Time to pay order ............................................. for $

TOTAL

If the special reasons include financial hardship the information required in the following part of this form must be provided by the applicant if the applicant is a corporation or incorporated association.INCOME $LIABILITIES $ASSETS VALUE

$Signature of applicant:

Date:

* Strike out words that are not applicable.

Note:   It is an offence under regulation 7(4) of the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2002 for a person to make a statement or representation in this application that the person knows or has reason to believe is false or misleading in a material particular. The maximum fine is $1 000.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

CPCA No /

IN THE MATTER OF the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000

IN THE MATTER OF Freezing Notice WAPFN ______________

_________________________ Plaintiff

and

THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Defendant

ORIGINATING SUMMONS

Date of Document:Date of Filing:Filed on behalf of: Plaintiff

Prepared by: PlaintiffAddress: __________ Tel: Fax:

__________

_________________________________

Let the Director of Public Prosecutions for Western Australia attend before the

Judge in Chambers at the Supreme Court, Perth, on the day of

2012 at o’clock in the noon on the hearing of an

application by the Plaintiff to object to Freezing Notice WAPFN_______________

dated _______________ and any confiscation of property under that Notice.

DATED the day of

It is intended to serve this summons on the Director of Public Prosecutions for

Western Australia.

This summons was taken out by ______________________, the Plaintiff whose

address for service is

Postal address: __________________________

Telephone: __________________________

Note: If the Defendant does not attend personally or by his counsel or solicitor at

the time and place abovementioned such order will be made as the Judge may

think just and expedient.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

CPCA No /

IN THE MATTER OF the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000

IN THE MATTER OF Freezing Notice WAPFN__________

__________ Plaintiff

and

THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Defendant

SUMMONS FOR DIRECTIONS

Date of Document:Date of Filing:Filed on behalf of: Plaintiff

Address: __________Prepared by:

Tel: Fax:

____________________

_________________________________

Let the Director of Public Prosecutions for Western Australia attend before the

Judge in Chambers at the Supreme Court, Perth, on the day of

2012 at o’clock in the noon on the hearing of an

application by the Plaintiff for directions in relation to an objection to Freezing Notice

WAPFN __________ dated __________ and any confiscation of

property under that Notice.

DATED the day of

It is intended to serve this summons on the Director of Public Prosecutions for

Western Australia.

This summons was taken out by __________ , the Plaintiff whose address for

service is:

Address: __________

Telephone: __________

Note: If the Defendant does not attend personally or by his counsel or solicitor at

the time and place abovementioned such order will be made as the Judge may

think just and expedient.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

CPCA No /

IN THE MATTER OF the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000

IN THE MATTER OF a Freezing Order

THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Plaintiff

and

_________________ Defendant

SUMMONS

Date of Document:Date of Filing:Filed on behalf of: Defendant

Prepared by:Tel: Ref:

_________________________________

Let the Plaintiff attend before the Judge in Chambers at the

Supreme Court, Perth, on the day of at

o’clock in the noon on the hearing of an application by to

object to the Freezing Order dated and any

confiscation of property under that Order.

DATED the day of

It is intended to serve this summons on the Director of Public Prosecutions for

Western Australia, solicitors for the Plaintiff.

This summons was taken out by , the Defendant whose address for

service is

Telephone:

Note: If a Plaintiff does not attend personally or by his counsel or solicitor at the

time and place abovementioned such order will be made as the Judge may think

just and expedient.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

CPCA No /

IN THE MATTER OF the Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000

IN THE MATTER OF Freezing Notice WAPFN __________

_________________ Plaintiff

and

_________________ Defendant

NOTICE OF OBJECTION

Date of Document:Date of Filing:Filed on behalf of:Prepared by:

Address__________ Tel: __________

_________________________________

TAKE NOTICE that the _____________ objects to Freezing Notice WAPFN

__________ dated ________ and any confiscation of property under that

Notice.

DATED the day of 20__

___________________________________

The Defendant

TO: The PlaintiffState Director of Public ProsecutionsLevel 1 26 St Georges TerracePERTH WA 6000