Compilation of Brief revision

Question 1

you must not include personal details on witness statement unless what

Answer 1

unless it is directly relevant to POP

Question 2

who can authorise BOE

Answer 2

1. senior sergeant
2. station manager
3. police members approved by divisional managers

Question 3

what is the brief head (form 208A) used for

Answer 3

a multi-functional form

1. assist for correct & timely compilation of briefs
2. initiate record entry into station books
3. provides supervisor to certify contemporaneous notes

Question 4

when do you submit a brief head

Answer 4

prior to completion of shift

Question 5

what accompanies your brief head when you submit it

Answer 5

1. copy of contemporaneous notes
2. running sheet
3. L14 update offender

Question 6

can a brief head be handwritten

True/False

Answer 6

true

Question 7

a brief head is to be attached to each copy of the brief

T/F

Answer 7

False

only one copy

Question 8

when a BOE is submitted for authorisation you must attach a copy of your contemporaneous notes. these notes remain on the brief when they go to the prosecutors

T/F

Answer 8

false

to be removed

Question 9

L16 charge record is to be used only on Brief which comprises of traffic offences only

T/F

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Summary of charges is to be faxed to LEAP with charge sheets

T/F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

when is the summary of charges read to the court

Answer 11

Mention hearing

Question 12

how is the witness list comprised

Answer 12

on appropriate VP brief form

Question 13

where does the informant come on a witness list

Answer 13

2nd last

Question 14

on your exhibits list you are unable to adequately describe an exhibit in detail. what would you do to rectify this

Answer 14

take clear photographs

Question 15

how do you obtain an extract from Vic roads

Answer 15

complete form 209A

application for extracts

Question 16

how do you generally obtain extracts

Answer 16

general report should be compiled

Question 17

if you are required to produce a warrant to search for property at a court case, what must you do

Answer 17

obtain the original from the registrar of court, where it is filed

Question 18

you put all original statements on the brief

T/F

Answer 18

false

originals may get lost or misplaced

Question 19

when must the BOE be received at the prosecutors office

Answer 19

within 7days of the court date

Question 20

a mentioned brief may be used for any type of offence eg summary or indictable

T/F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

what documents are to be provide by the informant at first mention date

Answer 21

if prepared

1. copy of preliminary brief
2. copy of full brief

if not prepared

1. copy of Ch/sheet
2. statement of alleged facts

Question 22

s39 of CPA 2009 provides for when a full brief must be served. When is that and what time frame

Answer 22

1. at any time after the criminal proceeding has commenced

2. 14 days before the hearing date

Question 23

what is to be contained in a full brief to the accused

Answer 23

1. notice accompanying full brief
2. copy of Ch/sheet
3. copy of criminal record of the accused
4. info, documents or thing which prosecutor intends to rely on
5. witness list & statements
6. exhibit list
7. photos & copies of docs

Question 24

when wouldn’t you supply information to the accused

Answer 24

1. prejudice investigation
2. prejudice a fair hearing
3. ascertain the identity of confidential source
4. disclose methods of investigation
5. endanger lives of members family
6. irrelevant to proceeding

Question 25

how many copies of a brief in a children’s court matter must be forwarded to prosecutions prior to hearing

Answer 25

2