Information for Defendants

Court Appointed Questioner (CAQ) Factsheet for Defendants (PDF, 123.6 KB)

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Preparing for your case

Legal Aid useful links:

• Arguing your case
• Preparing for the hearing - Step by step guide - PINOP
• Arguing your case  - Defendant
• Preparing for the hearing - Step by step guide  – Defendant
• Tip sheet: Cross-examination
  
• Checklist: Preparing questions for cross-examination
• Forms – Document Samples
• Preparing a defended hearing on the Local Court

Law Access useful links (videos):

• The hearing: The prosecution evidence
• The hearing: Cross-examining a witness
• The hearing: Giving evidence
• The hearing: Questioning your witnesses
• The hearing: Making submissions
• Responding to an application for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)
• Is someone asking for an AVO against you? Consenting without admissions