Information for Participants
Here you'll find guidance and information that will assist you when you are returning to Court for your sentencing.
Many people don’t realise what can
happen to them when they return to Court.
Judges and Magistrates have pressure on them regarding sentencing.
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Day at Court
You may have
to wait for some time (hours) before you appear, take something to read to keep
you occupied (preferably your assignments).
Appearance at Court
Attend Court
dressed in a neat and tidy fashion.
Assignments
Take your
copies of your assignments with you to Court and make sure you read them while you wait.
The
Judge/Magistrate will look at your assignments and may ask you questions from
them.
He/she will also review your assignments and use them in his/her
decision-making process.
Speak
In most
cases your solicitor, barrister or representative will speak on your behalf.
However, we know that Judges and Magistrates would like to hear from you about
your attendance at the Program.
Ask if
you can say a few words.
Also the way you speak lets the Judge or Magistrate know if you have got
anything out of the Program, and allows them to assess if you have done your
assignments.
Prepare
It's
always a good idea to write down (make notes) what you want to say, don’t do it
off the cuff or you’ll come undone.
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