Found Deceased AUS - Joshua Bishop, 23, Melbourne, 27 May 2025 *arrest*

[Melt71]

A legal firm's explanation of the role of a Committal Mention which according to the site should take 10-60 minutes. The purpose "is for the defence and the prosecution to discuss any areas of disagreement, and to inform the magistrate on how each party believes the case should move forward."

www.criminalsolicitorsmelbourne.com.au/the-system/committal-stream/committal-mention/#:~:text=A%20committal%20mention%20is%20the%20second%20step%20in,the%20committal%20stream%2C%20beginning%20in%20the%20Magistrates%E2%80%99%20Court.

 

[Marg944]

This listing only says “Application”. Wonder if it is a bail application?




Then on 16th December, Watts has 5 other charges listed for that day. I’ve only copied 2 of them here.

EFAS (Daily court list)

The Electronic Filing Appearance System (EFAS) helps the Magistrates' Court organise daily court lists by providing an online system for lawyers to complete key tasks. EFAS has the ability to electronically:

www.mcv.vic.gov.au

 

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@Marg9

Not sure about the 10 Dec application but the later committal may proceed up to the Supreme Court, since that normally deals with the most serious cases. If he pleads guilty he'll go straight to sentencing. (www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/court-hearings-explained has a handy flow chart of the processes).

 

[Marg944]

EFAS

 

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EFAS

 

[Marg944]

Broadmeadows man Brandon Watts in court accused of murder​

“A Broadmeadows man accused of murdering a man whose remains were found at a property in Melbourne’s northwest a month later will know in June if he’s committed to trial.

A Broadmeadows man accused of murdering a man whose remains were found by police at a property in Melbourne’s northwest a month later will know in June if he’s committed to trial.”

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/broadmeadows-man-brandon-watts-in-court-accused-of-murder/news-story/72615196fe176975fa12190f713fb9d9