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Going to court

Welcome to ‘Going to court’ - a brief guide for anyone attending a criminal trial in Queensland.

The guide provides information for:

• witnesses – victims of crime and people called to give evidence
• defendants – anyone who is charged with an offence.

For children

My court book is a publication designed to help children understand the court process and prepare for their duties as a witness in court.

Other helpful links

• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
• Mediation
• Queensland Courts
• Legal Aid Queensland

Click here to see our virtual tour.

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