There are 3 ways your matter can be sent to a higher court.
Full hand up committal without cross-examination
No witnesses give evidence.
The prosecutor gives (hands up) evidence to the magistrate.
Evidence includes written statements, videos, audio tapes, fingerprint reports and any other evidence which police have to prove their case.
Your matter is committed to the higher court for trial or sentence depending on whether you plead guilty or not guilty.
You can choose to plead guilty, plead not guilty, or enter no plea at this stage
Full hand up committal without cross-examination
No witnesses give evidence.
The prosecutor gives (hands up) evidence to the magistrate.
Evidence includes written statements, videos, audio tapes, fingerprint reports and any other evidence which police have to prove their case.
Your matter is committed to the higher court for trial or sentence depending on whether you plead guilty or not guilty.
You can choose to plead guilty, plead not guilty, or enter no plea at this stage