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The Lawyer Education Series has been developed for lawyers, not self-represented parties. The training modules assume a high level of foundational legal knowledge because they are made for lawyers. The modules are not a complete guide to the law and should not be relied upon for the preparation of your case.
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Overview
This training module contains information about Local Court bail matters, sentence matters, hearings and section 32 and 33 diversions.
Participants will be equipped with knowledge on where to find and apply Legal Aid NSW eligibility policies and guidelines in Criminal Law matters.
Learning outcomes
By completing this training module, participants will:
- Develop skills to discern and apply Legal Aid NSW eligibility policies and guidelines and factors which influence a client’s eligibility for criminal law assistance.
- Understand fundamental concepts relating to bail, sentencing and hearings in the Local Court.
- Gain knowledge about the practical considerations relating to mental health related diversions in the Local Court.
- Develop confidence in relation to provision of criminal law services in the Local Court.
Video
Webinars
Useful resources
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions: Prosecution guidelines
- Bail flow chart (PDF, 66KB)
- Bail application instructions sheet template (DOCX, 19KB)
- Bail application in NSW submissions outline template (DOCX, 30KB)
- Analysing the brief template (DOCX, 21KB)
- Table of proposed sentence conditions template (DOCX, 17KB)
- Quick reference guide to sentencing reforms (PDF, 30KB)
- Sentencing options (PDF, 27KB)
- Sentences in the NSW Local Court podcast supporting materials (PDF, 13.5MB)
- Prosecutorial Disclosure webinar supporting materials (PDF, 547KB)
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