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Seeing your children when they are in the care of Child Protection
If the Department of Communities (sometimes called “the Department” or “Child Protection” or “Communities”) has removed your children from your care and a case has started at the Children’s Court one of the first questions you will have is “when can I see my children?”
Sometimes there may be rules[...]
Court procedure for VROs
Applying to a court for a violence restraining order (VRO) against someone (called the respondent) may be a new experience for you.
The court will usually hear your application as soon as possible. When you fill in the application form at the court, or online through an approved legal service[...]
Criminal matter panels
There are seven panels relating to criminal matters. Information about what matters each panel covers, and the eligibility criteria to become a member, are set out below.
Practitioners applying for membership of the Murder, Sexual offences and Appeals panels must accept grants of aid given to[...]
Impounding and confiscation of vehicles
The police and the court have power to impound vehicles if you commit certain types of traffic offences. The court can also confiscate your car after you are convicted. Having your car impounded or confiscated can be very expensive and inconvenient for you. How long your car will be impounded will[...]
What's the law? Presenter notes for topics 1-12, 14
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WA Community Legal Education Resources Audit (2016)
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Infosheet - Traffic - Part 1: How to deal with your traffic offence.pdf
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Joint Review of Community Legal Centres in WA (2003)
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