24 Feb 2016
Sentencing Practice Note Compliance Request
Executive Judge Fleming and Judges Collins and Dawson have advised that they are concerned about the current level of non-compliance with the Sentencing Practice Note in the Auckland District Court. Auckland currently has an unacceptably high level of adjournments in comparison with the rest of New Zealand.
Their Honours have indicated that they are requiring compliance with the Practice Note.
As you will be aware, the Practice Note states that a prosecution sentencing memorandum must be filed and served 5 clear working days before the sentencing date. A defence sentencing memorandum must be filed and served 3 clear working days before the sentencing date. Click here for the Practice Note.
