Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare and forward court documents

1.1 Prepare own statement of evidence according to jurisdiction legal rules of evidence

1.2 Prepare the brief of evidence based on comprehensive and accurate elements of offences and points of proof

1.3 Ensure brief of evidence complies with jurisdictional, court-required, document formats and presentation standards

1.4 Ensure brief of evidence and management of exhibits comply with jurisdiction legal rules of evidence

1.5 Forward documents including summonses to relevant persons and authorities within required timeframe

2. Manage and support witnesses

2.1 Identify witnesses and arrange court appearances

2.2 Arrange and serve witness summonses in accordance with jurisdictional law to ensure witness attendance at courts

2.3 Maintain liaison and support of witnesses before, during and after the trial

2.4 Support witness preparation in an ethical manner to enable them to present their evidence in court

3. Liaise with and assist prosecuting authority

3.1 Confirm arrangements, role and involvement in court proceedings

3.2 Provide documentation to support the prosecution's case

3.3 Maintain informal and formal communication channels with the prosecuting authority

3.4 Observe and adhere to judicial guidelines, protocols and legal requirements at all times

4. Present evidence

4.1 Adhere to proceedings and protocols relevant to the jurisdiction throughout the court proceedings

4.2 Adhere to rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction

4.3 Ensure demeanour is appropriate and evidence is presented to professional standards

4.4 Ensure considered expert evidence is consistent with qualifications and expertise and is provided on request

5. Undertake post-court procedures and follow up outcomes of proceedings

5.1 Return or dispose of property and exhibits following proceedings

5.2 Notify relevant parties of court results in a timely manner

5.3 Discuss, constructively and objectively, avenues of possible further action with a prosecuting authority as necessary

5.4 Note and file the outcomes of the proceedings and complete reports

5.5 Complete any required actions from outcomes of the proceedings

Skill

Description

Numeracy

Determines quantities of seized property

Measures and compares quantities and weights

Reading

Interprets and identifies relevant information and requirements of jurisdictional laws, by-laws and regulations, briefing information and relevant court documents

Writing

Prepares detailed and comprehensive briefing evidence and documents

Records compliance monitoring activities

Navigate the world of work

Interprets and follows regulatory requirements, and seeks clarification or other assistance when required

Interact with others

Uses appropriate vocabulary, conventions and protocols, including technical language relevant to role and judicial process, cultural awareness, ethical behaviour and integrity

Uses active listening, observational and questioning techniques to confirm and clarify understanding, seek further information, establish rapport, negotiate and resolve conflict

Get the work done

Operate and access computer technology to prepare and store documentation

Maintain privacy and security of information