in the community until their charges can be heard
by a court. It ensures that people accused of
crimes, who may be not guilty of some or all of
the charges, do not unnecessarily spend time on
remand.
which means that no money is required and they
can stay out of custody if they agree to appear in
court on a certain day and abide by the conditions
set by a court.
justice, a magistrate or a judge.
a prisoner's security rating and prison placement.
Management Panels assigns a prisoner with a
security rating of either high, maximum, medium
or minimum. The security rating is dependent on
the assessed level of risk the prisoner presents
to prison security, the community, himself, herself
or any other person. A prisoner's security rating
limits the prison placement options for a prisoner,
as a prisoner can only be placed in a prison
with a security rating the same or higher as their
individual rating.
flexible court order that allows an offender to
serve their sentence in the community, with at
least one condition attached. These conditions
differ according to the kind of offence the person
has been found guilty of and their particular
circumstances. CCOs are more serious than a fine
but not as severe as being sent to prison.
where people feel safe and draw strength from
their identity, culture and community.
proceedings for up to 12 months to allow for a
person charged with criminal offences to take
part in a diversion program. These may include
attending counselling or treatment, performing
community work, abiding by a curfew, not
associating with certain persons, or apologising
or compensating the victim. After the tasks are
completed to the satisfaction of the Court, no plea
is to be taken and the Court must discharge the
accused without any finding of guilt.
someone unfavourably because of a personal
characteristic protected by law. In Victoria, a range
of personal characteristics are covered by the law,
including disability.
unreasonable requirements, conditions
and practices that disadvantage, or could
disadvantage, people with a particular personal
characteristic, and failing to make reasonable
adjustments in education, employment and the
delivery of goods and services.
determined summarily
generally triable before a judge and jury.