Australian Legal Dictionary
Terms — M
5 terms starting with M — sourced from official Australian government websites
M
5 terms
A judicial officer who presides over the Magistrates Court and deals with less serious criminal matters and some civil matters.
A court order requiring a public body or official to perform a duty they are legally obliged to perform.
A process in which an impartial third party (the mediator) assists the parties in an attempt to bring about an agreed settlement or compromise, without requiring a decision of the …
A brief court appearance where the parties advise the court of the progress of the case.
Factors that reduce the seriousness of an offence or the appropriate penalty.