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Supreme Court
The Supreme Court who hears the most serious cases of murder, attempted
murder, manslaughter and major drug offences.
District Court | County Court
The District / County Court deals with indictable offences such as burglary, rape,
serious assault, armed robbery and fraud.
The Magistrates Court
The magistrate has the power to decide on and issue penalties
for simple offences such as drink driving and some indictable
offences.
Three levels of state courtsThe role of the state courts is to
decide if the defendant is guilty
of the charges and if so, what
the penalty will be.
Talk to a lawyer Decide to plead guilty or not guilty
Magistrates Court - Mention Date
Plead Guilty Plead Not Guilty
Decide to Plead
Guilty
Hearing of guilty
plea
Magistrate passes
sentence
Review mention
Negotiate with police
about charges
Court
diversion
programs
The first mention date
The defendant’s first day in court is called the ‘mention’ date, which they must not miss
Appeal You may be able to appeal against conviction if you are unhappy with the severity of sentence. Seek legal advice
Final hearing Evidence is heard and magistrate makes ruling. If found guilty, magistrate passes sentence
Appeal You may be able to
appeal against conviction if you
are unhappy with the severity of
sentence. Seek legal advice