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Conduct summary authority proceedings

Conduct summary authority proceedings

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFLAW006
State Code
AVQ96
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct service summary trials under the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA). These proceedings may include subordinate summary, summary, superior summary.This unit applies to those working as Defence members who are summary authorities either as an automatic consequence of appointment (such as command) or by an instrument of appointment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously with legal support, while performing sophisticated tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct summary trials
  • 1.1 Determine jurisdiction.
  • 1.2 Make a determination by assessing applications and objections.
  • 1.3 Conduct trial proceedings.
  • 1.4 Assess evidence, examine trial documentation and seek clarification.
  • 1.5 Determine guilt or innocence and give a judgement.
  • 1.6 Listen to, interpret and determine validity of plea/s.
  • 1.7 Listen to and interpret prosecutorial advice and mitigation.
  • 1.8 Impose punishment/s and provide reasons.
2. Complete post-trial requirements
  • 2.1 Conduct post-trial procedures.
  • 2.2 Complete, process and store post-trial documentation.
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