Victorian Criminal Proceedings Manual

This manual explains the law of criminal procedure as it will apply to criminal proceedings once the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 commences. It joins an analysis of the new Act to a discussion of the authorities and other legislation that remain relevant to the conduct of criminal proceedings.

The Victorian Criminal Proceedings Manual includes chapters on:

  • Commencement of Proceedings
  • Committal Hearings
  • Role of the Judge
  • Role of Counsel
  • Empanelment and Management of Juries
  • Jurisdiction
  • Trial Procedure
  • The Accused
  • Arraignment
  • Voir Dire

Additional chapters will be published progressively during 2009 with the entire manual to be completed before the Act commences operation.

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Victorian Criminal Proceedings Manual
Updated: 14/09/2009
Published: 14/04/2009

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