A comprehensive and definitive analysis of practice and procedure in the District Court.
This title is an essential brief-case companion for anyone practising criminal law in
the District Court, providing detailed analysis in an accessible, user-friendly style and
layout. Criminal Procedure in the District Court provides a complete explanation of the
workings of the District Court, alongside an in-depth analysis of the related rules, case
law and legislation. As well as answering many of the procedural questions that arise
in the District Court, it also provides useful defences in respect of the most commonly
prosecuted criminal offences, e.g. public order offences.
The new edition provides the practitioner with a comprehensive and definitive analysis of
practice and procedure in the District Court. It is an extensive commentary on the District
Court Rules, referring to reported and unreported decisions of the courts, legislation and
practice directions.
A step-by-step guide to criminal procedure in the District Court, this easily accessible
reference tool provides you with invaluable analysis and interpretation and is up to date
with all important case law and legislation.
Criminal Procedure in the District Court provides a concise interpretation of the Rules
applicable in the District Court, saving you time and giving you confidence in court as you
can be sure of the exact practice and procedure.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Jurisdiction and Constitution
Chapter 2: Summary Disposal
Chapter 3: Key issues of Arrest and Detention
Chapter 4: Initiating Proceedings
Chapter 5: Bail
Chapter 6: Adjournments and Remands
Chapter 7: Sending an Accused Forward
Chapter 8: Disclosure
Chapter 9: Duty to Seek Out and Preserve
Chapter 10: Delay
Chapter 11: Legal Aid
Chapter 12: Amendments
Chapter 13: Hearings
Chapter 14: Sentencing and Orders Post Conviction
Chapter 15: Warrants
Chapter 16: Appeals and Set Aside Procedure
Chapter 17: The Case Stated Process
Chapter 18: The Juvenile Offender
Chapter 19: Frequently Prosecuted Offences
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