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Courts and the legal system
Do you need a lawyer, or are you representing yourself in court? Find information about court procedures and forms. Find out about our legal system.
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A guide for people who owe or are owed a debt of $10,000 or less and are going through the court process.
This chapter covers Australia's legal system including common, statute, criminal and civil law, courts and tribunals, time limits, appeals, legal documents, and legal research.
An overview of the elements of our system and how it developed, covering how law is made, what the law deals with and the roles of the legislature, judiciary and executive.
This issue will help you to understand the role of lawyers and includes practical information about how to work with a lawyer, lawyers duties, ethics, costs and complaints.
A practical guide to representing yourself in a non-criminal court or tribunal. It covers all areas of non-criminal law, including debt, tenancy, family law, and appeals of government decisions.
A practical guide to defending a criminal charge in court which covers areas including arrest and questioning, bail, lawyers and self-representation, and court procedure.
This issue provides an overview of Australia's court system, federal and state, and how it fits within the legal system.
NCAT deals with a broad range of matters, from tenancy issues and building works, to decisions on guardianship and administrative review of government decisions. Find everything you need about making an application and going to the Tribunal.
This looseleaf service has detailed information on topics including crime, evidence, bail, prisoners, young offenders, juries, warrants, and victims of crime. Also available online in the State Library.
Contains commentary on five key sentencing statutes and on sentencing law for specific offence categories.
Looking for more? The State Library has a wealth of legal information in its collections. Try searching our various resources to find more.
