Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct prosecutions

Conduct prosecutions

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG020
State Code
AWT77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to review a brief of evidence and prosecute offences while acting as the prosecutor in court.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities. 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, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for prosecution
  • 1.1 Review and clarify brief of evidence with the authorised officer, where necessary, prior to court proceedings.
  • 1.2 Identify precedents as relevant.
  • 1.3 Prepare questions to address the facts of the brief.
  • 1.4 Brief personnel involved.
  • 1.5 Agree upon parameters for negotiating out of court prior to prosecution with authorised organisational personnel.
2. Conduct a prosecution
  • 2.1 Follow evidentiary procedures and conduct prosecution according to court processes, protocols, rules of evidence and organisational instructions.
  • 2.2 Maintain personal presentation.
  • 2.3 Complete file endorsements.
  • 2.4 Follow up or complete matters arising from proceedings.
  • 2.5 Review the outcome of the prosecution to provide input or recommendations for handling future cases.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8290 PSPREG501B Conduct prosecutions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX09 PSPREG044 Conduct prosecutions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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