Terms — S
8 terms starting with S — sourced from official Australian government websites
A party to a proceeding who does not have legal representation and who is conducting the proceeding on their own behalf.
The punishment given to a person who has been found guilty of a criminal offence.
A lawyer who provides legal advice and prepares legal documents. Solicitors may also appear in court.
A court order halting legal proceedings, either temporarily or permanently.
A court order requiring a person to appear in court or to produce documents.
A less serious criminal offence that is dealt with in the Magistrates Court without a jury.
A document issued by a court requiring a person to appear before the court.
A sentence of imprisonment that is not immediately served, but may be activated if the offender commits another offence.