Court Support and Liaison Services
Court Support and Liaison Services - 1300 633 773 (toll free)
Dedicated court support officers are available to provide support to victims (including referral to appropriate counselling and other services) and guide them through the justice system during and after court appearances.
The court support officer will:
provide information about the court system including
- how to take out a Family Violence Order (currently Restraint Order)
- the roles of people within the justice system
- information about being an applicant, victim or witness
provide court orientation in the form of a court tour which will
- explain/show the court layout
- provide information about access to toilet facilities, reception and waiting areas, telephones, and court security
- show where the magistrate/judge sits
- indicate where lawyers and police prosecutors, witnesses, defendants and public galleries are located
- explain court etiquette
- provide the victim with information about the language and terms used by court personnel
In cooperation with Legal Aid the court support officer will provide practical and emotional support by:
- assisting with completing applications for Family Violence Orders (currently Restraint Orders)
- accompanying the victim to court
- providing personal support throughout the court process
- discussing the impact of magistrate/judges decisions
- de-briefing following court
- following up through referral to other services
These services are free and confidential and are provided by the Victims Assistance Unit, Department of Justice.
Phone: 1300 663 773 (toll free)
Hobart: Phone 6233 5005
Launceston: Phone 6336 2128
Email: court.support@justice.tas.gov.au
Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania seeks to increase access to legal and social justice for all Tasmanians by the provision of representation, advice and education of legal issues in an effective, efficient and economic manner.
Telephone Advice Service - 1300 366 611 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm)
Everyone can receive free legal advice from the Tasmanian Legal Aid telephone advice service.Clinic Advice Service - The clinic advice service allows you to speak to a Legal Aid lawyer in a private consultation. Your session will be limited to approximately 10 minutes. You do not need to make an appointment.
Hobart - Monday to Friday 12.45 to 1.30pm
Address: 123 Collins Street, Hobart
Phone: 6233 8383Launceston - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12.00 to 1.30pm
Address: 64 Cameron Street, Launceston
Phone: 6336 2050Devonport - Tuesday and Thursday 1.00 to 2.00pm
Address: 8 Griffith Street, Devonport
Phone: 6421 7870Burnie - Tuesday and Thursday 12.30 to 1.30pm
Address: 50 Alexander Street, Burnie
Phone: 6434 6444
