This parliamentary question seeks data on the operation of the Sunday Court, specifically regarding the number of matters heard and the use of video conferencing for accused persons from regional areas since its opening in July 2014. The Attorney General provided figures for both aspects.

AnsweredQoN 1970Legislative Council
Asked
22 October 2014
Portfolio
Attorney General

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I refer to the Sunday Court, and I ask: (a) how many matters have been heard by the Sunday Court sittings at the Northbridge police complex since it opened on 6 July 2014; and (b) how many accused people from regional police lock ups have been dealt with by the Sunday Court via video conferencing since it opened on 6 July 2014?

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Answered
18 November 2014
Response time
27 days
(a) The total number of matters heard by the Sunday Court sittings since 6 July 2014 to 19 October 2014 inclusive is 379.
(b) The total number of accused dealt with via video conferencing since 6 July 2014 to
19 October 2014 inclusive is one.

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