Terms — B
11 terms starting with B — sourced from official Australian government websites
When a prisoner is released, but signs an agreement to abide by certain conditions, such as attending court hearings as directed. Other conditions may include not going near or con…
When something must be more likely to have happened than not to have happened.
A long table near the front of the courtroom where the defence and prosecution lawyers sit.
A senior lawyer who is usually involved in trials, and often has specialist knowledge.
The elevated seat at the front of the court where the judge or magistrate sits.
An arrest warrant ordered by the court.
The test used by a jury, judge or magistrate to decide if someone is guilty or not guilty of a criminal offence. It must be proved beyond reasonable doubt that someone committed a …
Usually, when a party loses a case, they will be ordered to pay the successful party's legal costs. To have the amount quantified, the successful party drafts a bill of costs setti…
When someone doesn't do what a court order has stated, they are in breach of that order. For example, they 'breach' bail if they do not abide by the relevant conditions.
The documents given to a barrister to prepare for a case.
The obligation to prove what is alleged. In criminal cases, the prosecution has the burden of proving the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.