Court and trial

Please note that this webpage is currently under review and is being revised to reflect legislative amendments made in July 2026.

Learn about the roles of key participants, including judge and jury, in the court process and learn what happens in court and at trial.

Entering a plea and plea agreements

Learn what happens at the beginning of the trial process.

Roles of people in the court

Learn about the roles of key participants, including judge and jury, in the court process.

Criminal offences

Learn about different categories of criminal offences and how each is handled by the court.

Young offenders

Learn who is considered a young offender and how the Youth Criminal Justice Act is applied.

Trial

Learn about the various stages and elements of a trial.