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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the trial
   • Gather, collate and confirm all information required for trial as available for duration of trial
   • Initiate further enquiries for prosecution case as required
   • Arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings or negotiations as required
   • Process any alteration to charges according to courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation
   • Prepare prosecution argument to meet deadlines for trial-related dates
2. Assess and manage witnesses
   • Assess witness credibility and reliability before trial
   • Notify witnesses of trial dates, confirming their understanding
   • Interview witnesses before trial and induct them in courtroom processes
   • Disclose unfavourable witness information as appropriate
   • Provide witness support during trial
3. Undertake prosecution role in trial
   • Present opening address, providing an overview of prosecution case
   • Examine prosecution witness and, if necessary, re-examine and cross-examine defence witness, as required, to prove elements beyond reasonable doubt
   • Select, sequence and word questions for witness to cover all elements, clarify issues and minimise opportunity for defence to propose objections
   • Respond to objections from defence during examination-in-chief of prosecution witness and during cross-examination of defence witness
   • Propose objections during defence examination-in-chief and during defence cross-examination of prosecution witness
   • Present argument based on fact, law and evidence in a manner that is decisive, composed and credible
   • Present prosecution submissions in such a way that strengthens the prosecution case, minimises the prosecution weaknesses and minimises strengths in the defence case
4. Complete post-trial administrative tasks
   • Complete file endorsements accurately in a timely manner
   • Follow up matters arising from the trial
   • Gather, collate and confirm all information required for trial as available for duration of trial
   • Initiate further enquiries for prosecution case as required
   • Arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings or negotiations as required
   • Process any alteration to charges according to courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation
   • Prepare prosecution argument to meet deadlines for trial-related dates