Support after court

There are a range of organisations that can help both defendants and victims of crime after a hearing.

If there is a victim of an indictable offence, a victim liaison officer from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) can refer victims to counselling and support services. They can also refer them to the Criminal Injury Compensation Unit at Legal Aid Queensland for assistance and legal advice about compensation.

Defendants should also seek legal advice to prepare what they will say at their sentence hearing or their trial in the Supreme Court or District Court.