Foundation Learning Flashcards
Explain the function of the District Court.
the court that hears cat 1,2 and some 3 offences.
Outline the process for charges filed in the District Court.
commencement administration review trial and disposition.
Explain the function of the High Court.
the court which some cat 3 and all cat 4 offences are held. also hears appeals to the district court.
Outline the process that occurs when a not-guilty plea is entered in the District Court.
1st appearance 2nd apperance -pleads not guilt case management memorandum (CMM) case review hearing
Define the following term - election
a category 3 offence where the defendant is given the choice whether to be trialled by a judge and jury or by the court.
Define the following term - remanded
the matter is set down for another date, but the defendant is either remanded on bail with set terms, or remanded in custody.
Define the following term - adjournment
the matter has been set down for another date, at which time the defendant shall be there.
Define the following term - convicted
the conviction is entered on the court records
Name the various officials and persons who may be present in the District Court and briefly explain their role.
the judge, registrar, prosecutor, Defence counsel, witness, court orderly, defendant, public, media, court attendants, welfare officers.
List the mandatory information for a 3T in the correct order.
Call sign, Registration Number, Location
Explain the composition of Police call signs.
Two characters, indicating the home station, or the beat, area, or district
in which the unit will primarily operate. A character indicating the unit type. Up to three characters which uniquely identify the unit.
Tabulate the appropriate urgent call signs and explain when their use is
appropriate?
10-9 is an urgent message is a message that requires immediate action by the
recipient. It does not necessarily indicate that the caller is in danger, however
it relates to a matter that cannot wait for a break in normal traffic
The code 10-10 (pronounced “Ten Ten”) indicates an emergency message.
The following are examples of emergency messages:
• officer being assaulted
• unit involved in crash and crew in danger
Tabulate the ‘K’ codes and explain their use
K-1 No further action required. Close the CAD event.
K-3 Although reported as an offence, no offence disclosed. No further
action required. Close the CAD event.
K-6 A written report will be submitted for this incident. Close the CAD
event.
K-9 A person has been arrested. Close the CAD event.
Tabulate the ‘10’ codes and explain their use
10 - 1 A message for all units on this channel follows.
10 - 2 En-route to a CAD event previously dispatched.
10 - 3 Available for dispatch to CAD events.
10 - 7 Arrived at the scene of a CAD event.
10 - 9 An urgent message follows.
10-10 Officer in danger and requires immediate assistance.
Tabulate the phonetic alphabet
A Alpha AL FAH B Bravo BRAH VOE C Charlie CHAR LEE D Delta DELL TAH E Echo ECK OH F Foxtrot FOKS TROT G Golf GOLF H Hotel Ho TELL I India IN DEE AH J Juliette JEW LEE ETT K Kilo KEY LOH L Lima LEE MAH M Mike MIKE N November NO VEM BER O Oscar OSS CAH P Papa PAH PAH Q Quebec KEH BECK Foundation Learning 39 June 2021 Copyright New Zealand Police R Romeo ROW ME OH S Sierra See AIR RAH T Tango TANG GO U Uniform YOU NEE FORM V Victor VIK TAH W Whiskey WISS KEY X Xray ECKS RAY Y Yankee YANG KEY Z Zulu ZOO LOO Number Pronunciation 1 One WUN 2 Two TOO 3 Three TREE 4 Four FOW ER 5 Five FIFE 6 Six SIX 7 Seven SEV EN 8 Eight AIT 9 Nine NIN ER 0 Zero ZE RO
Explain the pre-alerting techniques.
This technique is used to reduce the number of exchanges necessary before
the content of the message is transmitted.
The technique requires the user initiating the communication to add a word
or a phrase to the initial call to give the receiving user an indication of the
type of message to follow
Discuss the safety issues surrounding field events and mobililty
the location information for the unit is not in a format that is easily useable if urgent
assistance is required
Define hearsay evidence
hearsay- evidence that has been given from a person that is not produced as a witness in court, and the statement is given by another person.
Outline and explain the reliability of hearsay evidence.
hearsay evidence is generally inadmissible as the person receiving the evidence may misunderstand or there is inaccuracies.
Outline and explain the exceptions to giving hearsay evidence.
A statement can be admissible if the statement is reliable and either:
• the person is unavailable, or
• if it would cause undue expense or delay in obtaining the witness.
Outline and explain the exceptions to giving opinion evidence.
expert opinions - am opinion from a witness who is giving statement from their opinion from their field
non-expert opinions - an opinion given by someone who knows the defendant such as on identification, handwriting, mental/physical condition, age
Define opinion evidence
evidence that is an interference from observed facts
Define propensity evidence
evidence that tends to show a persons tendency to act in a particular way or have a state of mind
Define “Actus Reus”
Guilty act
Define “Mens Rea”
Guilty Mind
What does section 7 of the victims rights act state?
Victims should be treated with courtesy, compassion and respect for their personal dignity and privacy.
What does section 8 of the victims rights act state?
Victims and where needed, their families should have access to welfare, health, counselling, medical and legal assistance responsive to their needs.
What does section 11 of the victims rights act state?
Victims should be informed at the earliest possible opportunity of the programmes, services and remedies available to them.
What does section 12 of the victims rights act state (acronym)?
Victims must be informed of PADRO -
Progress of investigation Actions taken Dates/times of proceedings Role of the victim as a witness Outcome of proceedings
What does section 51 of the victims rights act state?
Victims property must be returned when it is no longer required as evidence.
hat does section 79 of the victims rights act state?
Victims are up entitled to have a support person near them when giving evidence.
Describe who is a victim under the Victims’ Rights Act 2002
1 - a person against whom an offence is committed.
2 - a person who, as the result of an offence committed by another, suffers damage to their person and/or property.
3 - the parent or legal guardian of a child to whom the above applies, UNLESS they are the person charged.
Explain the purpose of Section 29 VRA
To protect victims of Specified Offences
Explain the obligation that S29 VRA places on police
the
victim must be informed of their right to be on the Victim Notification
Register and to be notified about the bail, release, escape and death of the
offender and accused.
Understand the requirement to maintain contact with victims of crime
Contact the victim, as per the Victims’ Rights Act 2002, at every significant
change in the case.
Each contact made with a victim must be added to the Victim Contact node
(VCN) in NIA.
Explain the purpose of NIA Victims Contact Node (VCN)
a location to log all communication with the victim and their responses
Explain the purpose of the CSV1 form including who receives this form?
For to arrange support from a Court Victims Advisor. Sent to the court victims advisor on or before the defendants first court appearance
