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Conduct mention duties

Conduct mention duties

Unit of competency
National Code
POLPRO001
State Code
AVN30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to review briefs for mentions, communicate with stakeholders, present a case and complete mention duties. This includes performing prosecution duties in a professional, ethical and accountable manner that ensures public confidence in the police.This unit applies to police prosecutors undertaking mention duties.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, particularly those related to court proceedings and prosecution guidelines.Those undertaking this unit would generally work autonomously within a court/justice system environment but may be required to work under supervision at times. They will perform complex tasks and required to demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review briefs for mention
  • 1.1 Reconcile briefs against the court list.
  • 1.2 Evaluate briefs to determine if any remedial action is required.
2. Communicate with stakeholders
  • 2.1 Engage stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • 2.2 Document actions undertaken on brief for transparency and recording purposes.
  • 2.3 Provide assistance and advice to the court regarding management of mentions.
3. Present a case
  • 3.1 Present circumstances of the case for court's consideration.
  • 3.2 Tender documentation to support the case.
  • 3.3 Analyse information critically to formulate arguments for inclusion in submissions.
  • 3.4 Present submissions to assist court decisions.
  • 3.5 Assess status of unresolved issues continually throughout proceedings to identify further actions required.
4. Complete mention duties
  • 4.1 Analyse circumstances of the case to determine need for applications.
  • 4.2 Submit applications to achieve desired outcome of prosecution.
  • 4.3 Record issues and court outcomes for future reference.
  • 4.4 Process briefs for administrative purposes.
  • 4.5 Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of unresolved issues and outcomes.
  • 4.6 Analyse conduct of prosecution case critically to identify areas for improvement.
  • 4.7 Develop recommendations for continuous improvement purposes.
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