24 |
Provision of Documentation in Relation to Crime (Victims Assistance) Act Applications |
| |
|
| 24.1 |
Requests may be made to the ODPP for information and access to documents concerning claims for financial assistance pursuant to the Crimes (Victims Assistance) Act. |
| |
|
| 24.2 |
Before documentation or information may be released the ODPP must first receive a request that: |
| |
|
| |
(1) |
is in writing; and |
| |
(2) |
includes an “authority to release information” form signed by the applicant for compensation (if access to the applicant’s statements including victim impact statements and/or medical reports concerning the applicant are sought). |
| |
|
| 24.3 |
Prior to completion of the prosecution (including any appeal period) and upon receipt of a written request the ODPP may provide the following material: |
| |
|
| |
(1) |
applicant’s statement(s) to police; |
| |
(2) |
details of charges or counts on the indictment; and |
| |
(3) |
the next date listed for a court hearing. |
| |
|
| 24.4 |
After completion of a matter before the courts and upon receipt of a written request the ODPP may provide the following: |
| |
|
| |
(1) |
applicant’s statement(s) to police; |
| |
(2) |
copy of SAIK (Sexual Assault Information Kit); |
| |
(3) |
copy of any non-contentious statement where an authority to release is provided by the maker of the statement (to be obtained, where appropriate, by the applicant’s legal representative); |
| |
(4) |
copies of medical reports or statements concerning injuries to and treatment received by the applicant; |
| |
(5) |
photographs (where available) showing injuries to the applicant; |
| |
(6) |
after a plea of guilty, a copy of the precis or Crown facts; and |
| |
(7) |
details of the final result. |
| |
|
| 24.5 |
Copies of medical and/or psychiatric reports regarding the offender will not be provided without a signed release from the maker of the report. |
| |
|
| 24.6 |
No transcript of proceedings will be provided – Copyright Act. If requested the applicant should be referred to Court Reporting Services (NT) Pty Ltd. |
