What is a notice of mention?

What is a notice of mention?

At the mention you can plead guilty, not guilty or ask for an adjournment to seek legal advice. If you plead not guilty at your mention, your case will normally be adjourned for another mention in 6 weeks to enable police to serve all of their statements and other evidence against you.

What is a mention?

: a short statement about something or someone : an act of mentioning something or someone. mention. verb. English Language Learners Definition of mention (Entry 2 of 2) : to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way.

What is a mention in court NSW?

A mention simply means that your case is mentioned in Court, and that your charges are not yet formally listed for a plea of guilty or a plea of not guilty. The first date that your matter is listed at Court is called the first mention.

What happens at a first mention?

What happens at an AVO mention?

In AVO cases, the Magistrate will read your statements which will essentially be the ‘evidence’ in your case. The other side (or their lawyer) will be able to ask you questions. Similarly, the Magistrate will read the other side’s statements and you (or your lawyer) will be able to ask that person questions.

What does mention SDRO mean?

The State Debt Recovery Office (SDRO) or Revenue NSW will send you a Court Attendance Notice (CAN), and list your case in court on a date for mention. The matter is usually listed at the nearest local court to where the offence occurred.

What does police mention mean in court NSW?

If you are charged with offences to be heard in the Magistrates’ Court, when police file your charges, the Court will list your matter for mention. A mention simply means that your case is mentioned in Court, and that your charges are not yet formally listed for a plea of guilty or a plea of not guilty.

What happens at a court mention NSW?

How long does an AVO last in NSW?

How long does an Apprehended Violence Order last? The standard length for an ADVO is 2 years. The Court can make an AVO for an unlimited time in some situations.