Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake prosecution procedures for magistrate's court
Undertake prosecution procedures for magistrate's court
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP407C
SFICOMP407C
State Code
D9201
D9201
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/03/2012
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/03/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency involves carrying out preliminary prosecution work up to the stage of a plea being entered. It includes adjudicating a brief to determine if charges are to be laid, attending magistrate's court and completing all associated administrative tasks.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adjudicate brief
- 1.1. Brief is assessed to ensure it contains all required documentation relevant to the alleged offence.
- 1.2. A decision is made based on available facts, the law, within the limitations of time, and in accordance with the prosecuting authority's policies.
- 1.3. Documentation is accurately completed and forwarded.
- 1.4. Enquiries are made into the existence of bonds applying to the charged offender and, if necessary, a decision made on estreatment.
2. Attend general court
- 2.1. Defence applications and submissions are responded to, as appropriate.
- 2.2. Prosecution submissions are presented fluently, concisely and as appropriate.
- 2.3. The allegations from the prosecution brief are presented fluently and concisely where a guilty plea has been entered.
- 2.4. All available relevant information and admissible evidence is presented.
- 2.5. Questions from the bench are responded to with available information.
- 2.6. Courtroom conduct and dress is in accordance with accepted court etiquette.
3. Complete administrative tasks
- 3.1. File endorsements are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- 3.2. Matters arising from the general court attendance are followed up.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Adjudicate means to:
determine whether an offence has been committed, and if so, what charges will be laid. Adjudication may be the responsibility of a prosecution unit within the compliance agency, or it may be the responsibility of the Crown.
Documentation includes both:
where charge is to be laid:
legal document (complaint and summons) prepared, signed by relevant authority and forwarded to appropriate section to be served on the alleged offender
where no charge is laid:
an internal document is completed and filed in accordance with policy.
Accurately completed includes:
correct at law
free of clerical error.
Available relevant information may include:
adjournment applications
applications for court orders
bail applications
estreated bonds
guilty pleas
pre-trial hearings
prior convictions
prosecuting allegations.
Matters may include:
any necessary enquiries are conducted
clearing exhibits
completing documentation/reports as required
instituting appeal proceedings
notifying appropriate parties of magistrate's court outcomes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Adjudicate means to:
determine whether an offence has been committed, and if so, what charges will be laid. Adjudication may be the responsibility of a prosecution unit within the compliance agency, or it may be the responsibility of the Crown.
Documentation includes both:
where charge is to be laid:
legal document (complaint and summons) prepared, signed by relevant authority and forwarded to appropriate section to be served on the alleged offender
where no charge is laid:
an internal document is completed and filed in accordance with policy.
Accurately completed includes:
correct at law
free of clerical error.
Available relevant information may include:
adjournment applications
applications for court orders
bail applications
estreated bonds
guilty pleas
pre-trial hearings
prior convictions
prosecuting allegations.
Matters may include:
any necessary enquiries are conducted
clearing exhibits
completing documentation/reports as required
instituting appeal proceedings
notifying appropriate parties of magistrate's court outcomes.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
adjudicate a brief and prosecute in general court.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
courtroom procedures
applicable law, office policies and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
brief (completed)
courtroom procedures
legal and internal documentation
mock general court
office policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions
demonstration of courtroom skills.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
adjudicate a brief and prosecute in general court.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
courtroom procedures
applicable law, office policies and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
brief (completed)
courtroom procedures
legal and internal documentation
mock general court
office policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions
demonstration of courtroom skills.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4213 | SFICOMP407B | Undertake prosecution procedures for magistrate's court | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR84 | SFICPL407 | Undertake prosecution procedures for magistrate's court | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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