Criminal cases time frame

×The time it takes for a criminal case to be resolved depends on the type of case and the plea entered. Here are some general timeframes for criminal cases in Australia:

• 95% of summary criminal trials – within 6 months
• 100% of summary criminal trials – within 12 months
• 95% of criminal cases where the defendant enters a plea of guilty – within 3 months
• 100% of criminal cases where the defendant enters a plea of guilty – within 6 months

In addition, the court date must be at least 28 days after the date the Notice to Appear is given to the person suspected of having committed an offence.,It’s no secret that court processes are often lengthy and expensive, and if you wish to plead ‘not guilty’ to a criminal offence it can be many months or even a year or two before your matter is set down for a defended hearing or jury trial. Police often take a “shoot first and ask questions later approach”.95% of summary criminal trials – within 6 months 100% of summary criminal trials – within 12 months 95% of criminal cases where the defendant enters a plea of guilty – within 3 months 100% of criminal cases where the defendant enters a plea of guilty – within 6 monthsThe court date must be at least 28 days after the date the Notice to Appear is given (personally) to the person suspected of having committed an offence (s.21). After service of the Notice to Appear on the accused, the informant must file a charge-sheet(s) (or decide not to) within 14 days (s. 22).