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Criminal justice system 
A set of processes and institutions used to enforce criminal laws and determine criminal cases
Each state has its own power to legislate for peace, order and good government of their own states
Components of the criminal justice system
Police force
Courts
Prison systems
Each state and territory has its own police force, courts and prision systems
The criminal justice system is not part of the constitution
Commonwealth criminal offences 
Engaging with terrorism
Smuggling items illegally
Espionage
Prosecution 
Works with the DPP and crown prosecutors to prosecute serious crimes (indictable offences) in the county/supreme court
Police prosecutors 
Prosecute summary offences in the magistrates, local councils, workspaces, vic roads and courts
Accused 
A person or company charged with an offence
There can be multiple accused persons</b>
Companies can be charged with tax fraud, workspaces health and safety offences</b>
A company can be charged with a criminal offence if they commit taxation fraud or workplace health and safety offences making it a bad environment to work in</b>
Summary offences 
Minor crimes heard in the magistrates court
Less serious crimes like drink driving
No jury will be heard for summary offences
Final hearing
Name of the Victorian statute that lists summary offences
Indictable offences 
More serious crimes
Heard in either the Supreme Court or County Court
Indictable offences are heard before a judge/jury
Trial
Name of the Victorian statute that lists indictable offences
Indictable offences heard and determined summarily
Name the state that determines which offences can be heard summarily
Why would the accused choose to have an indictable matter determined summarily?
What is a committal proceeding?
Outline what is meant by the committal hearing
Describe the two possible outcomes of the committal hearing
Outline the four important purposes of a committal