First Hearings

Question 1

When must initial details be served?

Answer 1

As soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than the beginning of the day of the first hearing

Question 2

What is the plea before venue?

Answer 2

An initial hearing in the magistrates’ court at which the defendant indicates his intended plea. If the plea is guilty, the case will proceed to summary trial in the magistrates’ court.

Question 3

What is an indication of sentence?

Answer 3

This is when the defendant asks what an indication of the sentence might be- restricted to custodial or not