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1. OIA-105785.pdf [pdf, 344 KB]

   ...15(1) of the Act, a decision had been made to grant your request. We also advised that more time was required to finalise the information for release, and that it would be provided to you on or before 22 August 2023. In response to your request, please see the attached two tables regarding Category 3 cases (as it is only in Category 3 cases that a defendant can elect a Jury trial). • Table 1: The number of active cases at the Judge-alone trial and Jury trial stage, as at 31 Decem...

2. [2020] NZREADT 24 - Schroder (16 June 2020) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...congratulations on the successful conclusion to the final chapter. By my calculations with the default deposit you actually sold the property for a whopping $620,000 which is impressive. Not bad when you would have taken $565k. Also, you’ll be pleased you waited a few days to nett an extra $26k so if you wanted to show your appreciation to my extra efforts I suggest we split the difference on the extra [achieved] for you between $535k and the $561k which works out at to $13k...

3. Interviewing clients [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...plain language to describe what the charges mean. Elicit basic facts and circumstances of the case. Check that the client agrees with the summary of facts and watch any video evidence that is available. Before the client enters any election or plea, obtain relevant disclosure from the prosecution, and discuss this with the client. Also advise the client of defence disclosure obligations. You will be able to provide the best advice for your client if you do the relevant res...

4. Hamilton-Hutt-Valley-District-Courts-CPIP-Pilot.pdf [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...changes aimed at reducing delays in criminal processes: More Duty Lawyers Additional duty lawyers will be rostered as required to allow time for duty lawyers, when appropriate, to prepare for and take instructions to advance bail applications, pleas and/or sentencing. Duty Prosecutor A second prosecutor will be available to review and discuss files with lawyers in list courts. The second prosecutor will be available to review and discuss matters relating to bail, plea, sentenc...

5. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Criminal [pdf, 882 KB]

   moj0052.2-june13_AreAs of lAw – CriminAl Page 1 / 6 Please complete this if you are applying for approval for the Criminal jurisdiction (including police detention legal assistance) PART 2 – Section 1 experience in the criminal jurisdiction length of experience How long have you practised (post admission) in this area of law? number of cases Please indicate the approximate number of cases in which you have appeared as counsel with substantial and active involvement within the las...

6. Auckland Standards Committee v Ram [2011] NZLCDT 32 [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...Ram denied all of the charges. The charges were set down for a defended hearing over two days, 16 and 17 November 2011. [3] By a joint memorandum of 9 November 2011, the parties proposed a means of disposing of the charges, whereby Mr Ram would plead guilty to two of the charges (Charges 1 and 2), and the Standards Committee would seek leave to withdraw the remaining two charges (Charges 3 and 4). [4] The Tribunal’s position where it receives joint proposals from the parties as to...

7. Duty Lawyer Policy July 2017 [pdf, 460 KB]

   ...lawyers Duty lawyers are required to provide services to unrepresented defendants in accordance with the following broad guidance. They deal with: • matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a guilty plea and their sentencing can be dealt with on the day and/or a legal aid application is not required • matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a not guilty plea and/or the matter can be...

8. Duty Lawyer Policy v2.3b [pdf, 549 KB]

   ...lawyers Duty lawyers are required to provide services to unrepresented defendants in accordance with the following broad guidance. They deal with:  matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a guilty plea and their sentencing can be dealt with on the day and/or a legal aid application is not required  matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a not guilty plea and/or the matter can be...

9. Duty lawyer policy [pdf, 549 KB]

   ...lawyers Duty lawyers are required to provide services to unrepresented defendants in accordance with the following broad guidance. They deal with:  matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a guilty plea and their sentencing can be dealt with on the day and/or a legal aid application is not required  matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a not guilty plea and/or the matter can be...

10. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy [pdf, 461 KB]

    ...lawyers Duty lawyers are required to provide services to unrepresented defendants in accordance with the following broad guidance. They deal with: • matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a guilty plea and their sentencing can be dealt with on the day and/or a legal aid application is not required • matters where the defendant wishes to be represented by the duty lawyer, intends to enter a not guilty plea and/or the matter can be...