These are some of the support services available for witnesses.
Witness Assistance Service (WAS) is a New South Wales service for witnesses and victims of crime appearing in court cases prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
WAS provides information about:
what to expect at court
your rights and entitlements, such as victims compensation
the stage your case is at in the court system
other services and supports that are available to you
If you need to write a witness statement, LawAssist NSW has instructions for preparing witness statements and samples of completed statements.
Telephone LawAccess NSW at 1300 888 529
Remote witness facilities allow vulnerable witnesses, such as children or victims of sexual assault, to give evidence from a room that is separate from the courtroom.
If you have concerns about giving evidence in a courtroom, speak to the prosecutor or your solicitor about making a request to use remote witness facilities.
03 Dec 2023
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