Police Court Attendance Notice (CAN)

Most criminal offences heard by a local court are commenced by New South Wales police. If you have been charged with a criminal offence you will receive a Court Attendance Notice.

You will also receive a Court Attendance Notice if you had received a fine and have chosen to have the matter heard by a court.

A Court Attendance Notice is a document that tells you:

• details of the alleged offence
• which court will hear your case
• when and where to attend court.

Further Information

If you have received a Court Attendance Notice find out more about criminal cases.

Further information about what to do after you have received a Court Attendance Notice (CAN) is located on the Legal Aid website