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The Office of the DPP is an independent body responsible for instituting, conducting and supervising criminal and related proceedings in courts in the ACT.
We are here to:
- screen cases to ensure they only proceed where justified by the evidence and required in the public interest
- prosecute offenders in the ACT Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court
- appear in appeals in criminal matters in the Supreme, Federal and High Courts
- assist in coronial inquests and Parole Board hearings
- deprive offenders of the proceeds of crime
- provide input into law reform issues
- communicate effectively with victims of crime and witnesses
The Office of the DPP will:
- assess at the earliest possible stage whether charges are supported by the evidence
- discontinue proceedings at the earliest possible stage where it is appropriate to do so
- ensure financial benefits to the community by way of well targeted proceeds of crime litigation
- provide skilled advocates who are well prepared in all proceedings conducted by the Office
- in respect of Supreme Court proceedings keep victims of crime informed about the progress of the case and as far as practical and appropriate ensure that victims of crime are treated in a sympathetic and reassuring manner
- provide victims of crime with a contact case officer in all matters awaiting trial or sentence in the Supreme Court
- keep witnesses informed about the progress of the case and ensure that inconvenience associated with giving evidence is minimised
- ensure that prosecution witnesses wait no longer than is necessary in the precincts of the Supreme Court before being called to give evidence
- process witness' expenses for Supreme court matters within ten working days of receipt of a claim
- arrange for the service of subpoenas in Supreme court proceedings no later than four weeks before the trial
If we do not meet the standard outlined above we will provide an explanation.
If you require information in relation to either Magistrates Court or Supreme Court matters please ask for the Court Allocation Officer on 6247 3800.
For information relating to victims of crime ask for the Victims of Crime Officer.In relation to the provision of information, we will operate in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles of the (C'th) Privacy Act 1988.
Director of Public Prosecutions
Address: GPO Box 595, CANBERRA ACT 2601
We undertake to continually review and improve our services to ensure that we maintain the standards we have guaranteed to provide. You can help us by providing suggestions on how we can improve our services.
If you have a suggestion or a complaint please phone the Deputy Director on 6247 3800. For unresolved issues please contact the Director on 6247 3800.Prosecution policy Guidelines for Prosecutors DPP 1999/2000 Annual Report DPP 2000/2001 Annual Report DPP 2001/2002 Annual Report DPP 2002/2003 Annual Report DPP 2003/2004 Annual Report DPP 2004/2005 Annual Report DPP 2005/2006 Annual Report DPP 2006/2007 Annual Report DPP SARP report JACS Union Collective Agreement 2007-2010 Canberra Connect Adobe Acrobat Reader
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