Victims Rights and SupportNSW
This easy-to-follow guide assists practitioners to understand the legislative scheme applicable to victims of crime in NSW and to prepare an application for determination.
1 Matter Plan
Overview
This easy-to-follow guide assists practitioners to understand the legislative scheme applicable to victims of crime in NSW and to prepare an application for determination.
The matter plan and commentary provide specific guidance on gathering information from hospitals, medical staff and employers, as well as templates to support the application and ensure that all required documentation is submitted.
Precedents in this publication include:
- Gathering information letters to client, employer, and relevant authorities;
- Documents in support of applications, including affidavit of assets and liabilities;
- Restitution precedents.
The comprehensive Retainer Instructions ensures nothing is missed and the client is properly advised.
Ready To Use Resources
Choose from ready-to-use legal documents within this Publication.
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- ALERTS - Nil“”
- Full Commentary - Victims Rights and Support (NSW)“null”
- Reference materials
- Overview and limitation periods“The Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 (the Act) is a statutory scheme of victims compensation. It is a purely administrative process, although the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division of NCAT reviews some decisions made by the Commissioner of Victims Rights under the Act. The Act has two ...”
- A. Getting the matter underway
- B. Gathering information
- C. Making the application
- D. If required - Review
- E. If acting for the offender - Restitution
- F. Finalising the matter
- Comments and suggestions for By Lawyers“null”
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