The police charged me. What do I do?
When the police question or arrest you, they have to follow rules. |
How do I find out when I have to go to court?
Check the papers you got from police or call the court or the police. |
I am going to court. What do I do?
See a lawyer before you go to court. |
I am under 18 and I am going to court. What do I do?
There is a special youth court in Darwin and Alice Springs. |
Do I need a lawyer to go to court?
You can speak for yourself at court. |
I missed my court date – what do I do?
Call the court as soon as you can. |
I have a warrant what do I do?
See a lawyer, the police or the court as soon as you can. If you don’t you might get in more trouble. |
What will happen in court?
At court, they will call your name. |
How long will court take?
You have to wait until they call your name. Sometimes you might wait all morning or all day. |
Should I say I am guilty or not guilty?
Talk to a lawyer. |
My friend / family member got taken away by police. How can I contact them?
Call the police on 131 444 or 8999 5511 (during the day), 8922 1560 (after hours). |
How can I help my relative or friend in jail?
You can call someone in jail if you are a close family member. (Wife, husband, brother, sister, mother, father). |
Someone asked me to write a letter for their court case. What do I write?
Tell the court how you know the person and how many years you have known them for. |
I have to go to court as a witness.
A witness is someone who saw or heard something that helps the court decide if a person broke the law. |