Resources and Papers

Public Defenders do not provide legal research for the general public or students.

We do provide legal resources to assist with research, including Sentencing Tables, papers prepared by Public Defenders and conference papers.

All Sentencing Tables should be used as a guide only and individual cases should be read if they are to be relied upon.

Sentencing Tables Index

The effect of statutory provisions relating to the application of sentencing patterns and practices.

Past Conference Material

A collection of papers and presentations from previous annual criminal law conferences.

Papers by Public Defenders

A collection of criminal law resources written and presented by various Public Defenders.

Early Appropriate Guilty Pleas

Papers and guides relating to Early Appropriate Guilty Pleas Act 2017.

Bail Law Resources

Resources on section 22B and 22C of the Bail Act 2013.

Legislative Changes to Sexual Offences

Documents outlining the various changes in State and Commonwealth sexual offences.

Sentencing Reform Resources

Resources including an overview of the changes, references, and helpful links.

Guide to Mental Health Forensic Processes

Diverting clients with mental illness away from the justice system.

Guideline Judgments

A panel of judges determining sentencing range, starting point, mitigating and aggravating factors.

Last updated:

21 Jan 2025