Question on Notice regarding the operational status of the Fremantle and Rockingham Family Violence Courts, specifically concerning the number of hearings held and staffing levels. The Attorney General's response provides data on offender referrals and program participation, confirming full staffing.

AnsweredQoN 5597Legislative Council
Asked
13 November 2007
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Attorney General

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(1) How many hearings have been held thus far at the Fremantle Family Violence Court, which was scheduled for hearings to commence on 29 August 2007?
(2) How many hearings have been held thus far at the Rockingham Family Violence Court?
(3) Are the Family Violence Courts in Fremantle and Rockingham fully staffed, including experienced police prosecutors, to run at 100 percent capacity?
(4) If no to (3), what does the Attorney General intend to do about the shortage?

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Answered
29 November 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Attorney General
Response time
16 days
The Family Violence Courtcase manages offenders that plead guilty to family and domestic violence offences which involve a number of court appearances or hearings depending upon the progress of the offender.
(1) Number of offenders:
Fremantle
8 referred for assessment;
6 accepted to program;
- 5 currently case managed;
- 1 terminated; and
2 not accepted.
(2) Number of offenders:
Rockingham
34 referred for assessment;
27 accepted to program;
- 15 currently case managed;
- 1 completed;
- 11 terminated; and
7 not accepted.
(3) Yes.
(4) Not applicable.
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