Law for Community Workers

Episode 11. Chnges to the law—guilty plea processes


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Criminal Justice Reforms in NSW - changes to guilty plea processes


Do you help people who have criminal charges and need to go to court?


In 2018, there are big changes to the criminal justice system in NSW including the abolishing of committal hearings and new ‘case conferences’—which community workers may be involved with as support for their clients. Listen to this podcast to learn about the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea reforms which started on 30 April 2018 and how these changes are relevant for you and the people you support.


Referrals and more information


To find more information about the reforms:


  • Download or order the new publication Have you been charged with a serious offence

  • Go to Justice NSW Reforms page

  • call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529

  • visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local criminal law advice service

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