Publisher's Synopsis
This guide offers practitioners information and advice on the magistrates' court. The contents are arranged alphabetically and the book is thumb-indexed with marginal notes for easy reference. Entries cover every aspect of court practice and procedure, including the powers of the magistrates' court, the basic principles relating to the sentencing options available, the procedure governing trials; committal proceedings, appeals, and the youth court.;New to this edition are sections on liquor licensing and the registration of gaming clubs.