Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse evidence
- All related information is considered, whether likely to be admissible as evidence, or not
- Information is cross-checked to confirm origin, authenticity and reliability, and to anticipate challenge/s that may occur
- Gaps and inadequacies are identified and assessed to allow further collection of evidence where possible
- Information is handled and stored in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
- Prepare and review admissible evidence
- Witness and expert statements are prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
- Evidence is prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
- All evidence is included in the brief that is likely to be admissible by the court
- Non-admissible evidence is separated and retained
- Similar proofs are identified and reviewed to confirm that evidence is sufficient to proceed to prosecution
- Security, recording and continuity of evidence are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
- Develop a brief of evidence
- Brief of evidence is planned and prepared according to standards required by the prosecution
- All required information is included in the brief and meets all legal requirements
- Brief is provided to prosecution and other parties as required by law and organisational requirements
- When required, counsel is briefed on the case and any circumstances that may affect the progress and outcomes
- Coordinate witnesses
- When required, expert witnesses are identified, familiarised with the evidence, and utilised in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- When required, witness summonses are organised in accordance with legal and organisational requirements
- Contact is maintained with witnesses to ensure cooperation, communication and attendance at proceedings
- Analyse evidence
- All related information is considered, whether likely to be admissible as evidence, or not.
- Information is cross-checked to confirm origin, authenticity and reliability, and to anticipate challenge/s that may occur.
- Gaps and inadequacies are identified and assessed to allow further collection of evidence where possible.
- Information is handled and stored in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
- Prepare and review admissible evidence
- Witness and expert statements are prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
- Evidence is prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
- All evidence is included in the brief that is likely to be admissible by the court.
- Non-admissible evidence is separated and retained.
- Similar proofs are identified and reviewed to confirm that evidence is sufficient to proceed to prosecution.
- Security, recording and continuity of evidence are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
- Develop a brief of evidence
- Brief of evidence is planned and prepared according to standards required by the prosecution.
- All required information is included in the brief and meets all legal requirements.
- Brief is provided to prosecution and other parties as required by law and organisational requirements.
- When required, counsel is briefed on the case and any circumstances that may affect the progress and outcomes.
- Coordinate witnesses
- When required, expert witnesses are identified, familiarised with the evidence, and utilised in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- When required, witness summonses are organised in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Contact is maintained with witnesses to ensure cooperation, communication and attendance at proceedings.