1. VCE Legal Studies CRIMINAL PROCEDURE followed in the County and Supreme Court

7. Arrest Crime Committed (Indictable Offence) Police Investigation Rights of individuals Exonerated – no further action Released pending summons Charged and released on bail Charged and held on remand Given a caution notice MAGISTRATES’ COURT with a warrant Police Powers without a warrant

8. S P E C I A L M E N T I O N H E A R I N G Contested Committal Proceeding ? IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT Accused to be committed for trial Prima Facie case established No Prima Facie case established Plea of Not Guilty Evidence collected in a deposition Defendant Discharged Plea of Guilty Plea brief Hand-up Brief Committal Mention Hearing Post Committal Conference

9. DPP Case Conference Presentment Summary of Prosecution Opening Notice of Pre-Trial Admissions Defence Response First Directions Hearing Subsequent Directions Hearings TRIAL Nolle Prosequi (no plan to proceed)