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Alternative approaches to sentencing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is a (DTO) drug treatment order? | A type of sanction imposed by the Drug Court. The aim is to treat the underlying reasons of why someone committed the offence. |
| What is a lawyer? | Somebody who has been trained in the law and is qualified to give legal advice. |
| What is a diversion program? | A way to deal with a criminal matter out of the court system and give you a chance to avoid a criminal record. |
| What are two examples of a lawyer? | A barrister and a solicitor. |
| What court is the 'Drug Court' a division of? | The Magistrates' Court. |
| What does the drug court deal with? | Offenders who commit crimes while they are under the influence of drugs or to support a drug habit. |
| When can a DTO be cancelled? | If the offender is no longer willing to participate, or continuing is unlikely to be effective. |
| What are the two parts to a DTO? | The treatment and supervision part, then the custodial part. |
| What type of court is the Koori Court? | A sentencing court. |
| Who is the Koori Court for? | Aboriginal people. |
| What is the Koori Courts aim? | To provide an informal atmosphere for sentencing, and to allow representation from the Aboriginal community in the sentencing process. |
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