The District Court of Queensland has issued Amended Practice Direction 3 of 2024 as directed by the Chief Judge on 2 September 2026.
The purpose of this Practice Direction is to manage sexual violence offence proceedings in the District Court to minimise delay in the court process, provide greater certainty to all court users and reduce the potential for re-traumatisation of witnesses.
It is acknowledged delays and adjournments in court proceedings for sexual violence offences increase anxiety and distress for both complainants and the accused.
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