Local Court plea – how it works?

If you plead guilty to a matter in the Local Court, a set of facts (facts sheet) is handed to the Magistrate together with any existing criminal record (or driving record also if for a driving matter). Submissions are made on behalf of the offender; character references are handed up together with any reports such as psychological or psychiatric reports.

Sometimes it is necessary to seek an adjournment to make sure that the references and reports are ready, or for the client to attend a program (such as the Traffic Offender Intervention Program; Anger Management; counseling; drug/alcohol rehabilitation program etc).

Depending on the seriousness of the offence or the criminal record, the Court might order a Pre-Sentence Report.

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