It is recommended that QPS provide DJAG will engage with QPS to support training for police in relation to JP 11. training to police in relation to JP courts, which Courts. should include information concerning the JP Courts’ role; the potential scope of matters that can be referred to JP Courts; sentencing options available to the JP Court; and the availability of 1800 ATSILS number for advice. It is recommended that DJAG develop an Supported It is important to note that DJAG does not have any role in advising 12. information sheet advising defendants of their defendants of their legal rights. This is solely the responsibility of legal legal rights, including their right to seek legal representatives. advice; the consequences of non-attendance at JP Court; and about the outcomes of any DJAG, in partnership with ATSILS has initiated the development of an decision in the JP Court. information sheet for defendants who are to appear before the . This information sheet will detail the role of ATSILS, encouraging defendants to seek legal advice through ATSILS, and providing the ATSILS contact details, including their toll free number which is operational 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. This document will be provided by QPS officers in the communities where JP Magistrates Courts are convened, and a Notice to Appear is given to an offender. It is recommended that DJAG support the Partially The Queensland Government does not support the operation of law and 13. supported use of by-laws in those communities order local laws (referred to in the evaluation as by-laws) where they which have introduced law and order by-laws. conflict with state laws. Criminal offences in particular are best dealt with under the Criminal Code. However, there may be some exceptions and the Department of Local Government and Planning will consult with Indigenous Local Governments, as appropriate, to assist in the
11. It is recommended that QPS provide training to police in relation to JP courts, which should include information concerning the JP Courts’ role; the potential scope of matters that can be referred to JP Courts; sentencing options available to the JP Court; and the availability of 1800 ATSILS number for advice. DJAG will engage with QPS to support training for police in relation to JP Courts. 12. It is recommended that DJAG develop an information sheet advising defendants of their legal rights, including their right to seek legal advice; the consequences of non-attendance at JP Court; and about the outcomes of any decision in the JP Court. Supported It is important to note that DJAG does not have any role in advising defendants of their legal rights. This is solely the responsibility of legal representatives. DJAG, in partnership with ATSILS has initiated the development of an information sheet for defendants who are to appear before the . This information sheet will detail the role of ATSILS, encouraging defendants to seek legal advice through ATSILS, and providing the ATSILS contact details, including their toll free number which is operational 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. This document will be provided by QPS officers in the communities where JP Magistrates Courts are convened, and a Notice to Appear is given to an offender. 13. It is recommended that DJAG support the use of by-laws in those communities which have introduced law and order by-laws. Partially supported The Queensland Government does not support the operation of law and order local laws (referred to in the evaluation as by-laws) where they conflict with state laws. Criminal offences in particular are best dealt with under the Criminal Code. However, there may be some exceptions and the Department of Local Government and Planning will consult with Indigenous Local Governments, as appropriate, to assist in the
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