Criminal Pre-Trial Procedures Supreme Court:
1. First Appearance Magistrates Court All charges, regardless of seriousness, begin in the Magistrates Court. During the first appearance the prosecution notice (the charge) is read to the accused and the accused may apply for bail.
2. Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court If the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear the charges the accused, after their first appearance, will be immediately remanded to appear in the Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court. Due to the Supreme Courts limited jurisdiction, the SGMC is able to effectively streamline pre-trial processes.
3. Pleas/Committal Mention After receiving legal advice the accused is required to enter a plea. If the accused pleads not guilty or if they unsure how to plead they will appear at a Committal Mention Date. The prosecution must provide all of their evidence to the accused prior to Committal Mention.
4. First Appearance Supreme Court Once the accused persons charges have been committed (formally transferred) to the Supreme Court the accused will have a First Appearance. At the First Appearance the Judge will seek to confirm the not guilty pleas and set provisional trial dates.
more info and reference:
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