Best practice guide - summary procedure

The Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (the CPA) commenced on 1 January 2010. The provisions of Chapters 2 and 3 of the CPA (and some parts of Chapter 8) make a number of significant changes to summary criminal procedure. These changes are a result of a substantial review designed to improve the operation of summary procedure in Victoria. The changes will have a significant impact on those in the summary crime jurisdiction. Key agencies and people involved will need to familiarise themselves with these changes.