Police and crime

Do you have to go to court? Have you been the victim of a crime? Find information about police powers, and how to defend yourself when charged with a crime.

 

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NSW legislation dealing with criminal offences and penalties.

 
Find out about the Commonwealth spent convictions scheme, which allows an individual not to disclose certain criminal convictions in particular circumstances.
 

Contains commentary on five key sentencing statutes and on sentencing law for specific offence categories.

 

Find information including how to contact or visit an inmate, community corrections, and the locations of NSW correctional centres.

 
 

This looseleaf service has detailed information on topics including arrest, search, assault, bail, court procedure, costs, AVOs, drugs, questioning, evidence, warrants, and victims compensation.

 
 

This looseleaf service has detailed information on topics including criminal procedure, evidence, appeals, sentencing, bail, and criminal offences. Also available online in the State Library.

 
 

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.

Legislation and case law

NSW legislation

Find all NSW legislation, including current and historical Acts, Regulations, Gazettes and Bills. 

NSW caselaw

Find cases from NSW courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court, Local Court, and the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)

AustLII

Find legislation and cases from all Australian jurisdictions.

Federal Register of Legislation

Find all Commonwealth legislation, including current and historical Acts, Legislative Instruments, Gazettes and Bills.