If the Magistrate hearing the Magistrate’s Complaint is not able to get the parties to settle and the Complainant wishes to proceed, the Magistrate or Judge will give directions on when charges, prepared by the Complainants need to be drawn up and served on the Defendants.The Complainant pays a …
What happens at the Criminal Mediation for a Magistrate’s Complaint?
At the Criminal Mediation, the following can happen:The Magistrate may refer both parties to a Community Mediation Centre where there are a panel of trained and respected mediators or to a Court Mediator. Here, if there is an agreement, the parties can sign a Settlement Agreement. If there is no …
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How do you file a Magistrate’s Complaint?
The person submitting the “Complaint” should do so in a standard Magistrate’s Complaint form, accessible from the State Courts’ website. The Complainant must affirm or swear to the truth and accuracy of the matters stated in the application form before a Magistrate. If the Magistrate is satisfied …
What is a Magistrate’s Complaint?
A Magistrate’s Complaint can be submitted by anyone who wishes to seek recourse for a crime that he/she believes has been committed against him/her. …