The purpose of this section is to outline, in short form, the steps of practical procedures in court. It breaks down each type of hearing and what would be expected during that hearing. ![[Court Process.png]] # Mention The first step to any case. It is flexible, with many different outcomes that can occur. 1. The charge is read out to the accused (by the Magistrate) 2. The accused can plead: 1. Guilty, refer to [[50.02 Practical Procedures#^c4fc4a|Sentencing]] below; or 2. Not Guilty, refer to Contest Mention. 3. Alternatively, a person can adjourn their matter for some kind of reason (seeking legal advice, because they're sick with a medical certificate, etc.) # Sentencing ## Plea Guilty 1. **PROS:** Reads out summary of alleged facts. 2. **DEFENCE:** Agrees to the summary of alleged facts. 3. **PROS:** Tenders a copy of any priors. 1. If Solicitor: *'I tender a copy of those Your Honour.'* 2. If Self-Rep: Show to accused + verify details + *'Those are admitted to Your Honour.'* 4. **MAGI:** Will find the charge proven. ## Sentencing Submissions 1. **DEFENCE:** Provide mitigating reasons + sentencing disposition. 2. **PROS:** Provide [[36.00 Sentencing|Sentencing submissions]] (s. 5) + sentencing disposition. 3. **MAGI:** Weighs the two submissions and provides a sentence. # Contest Mention