CLP 2 - First hearing Summary only

Question 1

Summary only - what happens if there’s a guilty plea?

Answer 1

Sentence passed

Question 2

Summary only - what happens if there’s a not guilty plea?

Answer 2

• Court sets trial date
• Preparation for Effective Trial Form (PET) to be completed

Question 3

What is included in the PET

Answer 3

• contact details
• Witness contact details
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• Length of trial
• Identify trial issues
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• Notices (special measures, bad character & hearsay)
• Prosecution statements
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• Special arrangements
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• D of credit for early guilty plea & trial will go on in his absence if needs be.