Court Programs

The court program in Victoria operates to allow some offenders to avoid a criminal record by participating in activities that benefit them, their victim, and the community. The program is known formally as the Criminal Justice Diversion Program. The law which governs the program is the Criminal Procedure Act 2009. This court program is available…

Court Programs in South Australia target behavioural issues of offenders or problems with substance abuse in an effort to reduce the risk of reoffending. There are currently four Intervention Programs operating in the South Australian Magistrates’ Court: Magistrates’ Court Diversion Program Treatment Intervention Court Program Nunga Court Treatment Program Abuse Prevention Program.   Definition and…