Statistical Standards for Queensland Government—Crime Statistics
Statistical Standards for Queensland Government—Crime Statistics is one in a series being developed by the Office of the Government Statistician (OGS) to promote the use of statistical standards by Queensland government agencies and other users of statistics.
A clear understanding of terms, and their standardising where possible, is essential for the production and presentation of consistent and comparable statistics.
Development of this document is also consistent with the objective of the Queensland Government’s Criminal Justice Information Integration Strategy (CJIIS), which aims to provide uniform and comparable information across the criminal justice system in Queensland.
Guidelines on how to use the standard can be found below.
The assistance provided by many individuals and organisations during the development of the standards is gratefully acknowledged.
Further releases of the standard will be issued in the light of practical experience in their use and of feedback from users.
D. J. Smith
Government Statistician
December 1996
This publication is the first issue of a standard for use in crime statistics in Queensland and has been prepared by the Crime Statistics Unit of the Office of the Government Statistician (OGS). It has been designed to contain definitions and other explanations of terms used in the collection, compilation and presentation of crime statistics for Queensland. This edition is referred to as Version 1 and future updated versions will be numbered serially, each succeeding edition replacing the previous issue.
Objective
The dictionary aims:
to acquaint users generally with the meaning of terms and, in particular, to enable terms unique to a particular crime and justice agency to be understood by all users, and
to establish standards for the publication of crime statistics in Queensland.
Scope
Version 1 includes terms associated only with criminal offences as dealt with by State agencies of police, courts and both custodial and community corrections (including juveniles).
Sources of information
In compiling this standard, reference has been made to the following material:
Existing national definitions
Glossaries and similar information contained in official statistical publications
Glossaries and similar information contained in agency annual reports
Other agency internal material such as operations manuals
Legal and other dictionaries
Review
The OGS welcomes written suggestions for additions, deletions and other changes. Any such material should be addressed to the Manager, Social Statistics Team of the OESR.
Below is an extract from a page of the definitions. The letters ((a)–(j)) identify the element of the definition they follow and refer to explanatory notes on the opposite page.
Aboriginal (a)
a person of Aboriginal descent; one who identifies as an Aboriginal and is recognised as such by the community (c)
² refer to Guidelines for Measuring Aboriginality & Ethnicity in Queensland Government Administrative Systems (GSO, FSAIA & ABS 1992) (**)
(in QCSC statistics) one who identifies as an Aboriginal
Accused
= Defendant (d)
Acquittal
a setting free from a charge resulting from a verdict of not guilty
² contrast Discharge, a setting free following withdrawal or dismissal of charges
² see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8 (*)
Active case (DJ)
a case which has not been finalised and for which no bench warrant is current; one that is currently part of a court’s workload
² see also Completed case; Pending case (g)
Admission (QCSC) (b)
the process of receiving a prisoner in a correctional centre
Admission to order (FYCC)
commencement of an order made against a young person
² Counting rule—a young person placed on two similar orders made by the same court on the same day is counted as a single admission (f)
Admonish and discharge
(as used in Law and Order (ABS Cat. no. 4502.3) and some other publications) (e) a dismissal of a charge
² see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
² Note—the term is confusing (a dismissal need not involve admonishment and a defendant will not be discharged if facing other charges); dismissal is strongly preferred (j)
(a) Term — Terms are listed in alphabetical order.
(b) Agency identifier — Where a term is unique to an agency, that agency is identified. (Agency abbreviations are listed in Appendix 1.)
(c) Definition — The meaning of the term in current use. A general definition is given first; more specific or unusual definitions follow. Where expansion or restating of the definition in other words is needed to make the meaning clear, the reworded definition follows a semicolon (;). Alternative definitions are separated by a semicolon and the word ‘or’ in parenthesis.
(d) Equivalent term — Synonymous terms are defined once only (under the preferred or more common term). At this entry synonyms are included at the start of the definition in parenthesis. Where a term is not defined, the reader is referred to the term that is defined by a reference in a bold sanserif typeface following an equals sign (=).
(e) Context — Where necessary the relevant context is included in parenthesis as the first part of the definition. When printed in a regular font, it is simply descriptive (merely adding information); when printed in bold typeface, it is restrictive (showing a distinctive use of a term and often contrasting with the term’s use in other contexts). Definitions which are peculiar to certain contexts are set apart from the general definition of a term by a blank line.
(f) Counting rules and classifications — For some terms there is a rule which governs how items are counted for statistical purposes. The context or relevant agency is given if the rule is not general. A classification has been included for a few terms where this is appropriate. (Large or complex classifications are included as appendixes.)
(g) Cross-reference — Cross-references to related terms are included for three reasons: (1) to indicate where to find a multi-word term, which might be listed under any of several words, (2) to indicate related terms that give a fuller understanding of the concept, and (3) to show a contrast with terms which may be confused. Cross-references usually follow ‘see also’ or ‘contrast’ and are in a bold sanserif typeface. A short definition of the contrasting term is often given.
(*) Reference to appendix — The appendixes illustrate concepts which are difficult to define in words or expand on definitions by classifying their elements. A reference to the appropriate appendix has been included in every case.
(**) Reference to another publication — The publication referred to contains a much fuller explanation of the term.
(j) Note — Notes are used infrequently, where further explanation is needed. A term that is vague or inconsistent, or whose use is likely to cause confusion should not be used. In these cases a preferred term has been indicated.
The definitions are in alphabetic order and are as follows:
Aboriginal
of Aboriginal descent; those who identify as Aboriginal and are recognised as such by the community
* refer to Guidelines for Measuring Aboriginality & Ethnicity in Queensland Government Administrative Systems (OGS, FSAIA & ABS 1992)
(in QCSC statistics) those who identify as Aboriginal
Abscond
(in QCSC use) to fail to return to prison from approved leave of absence or remain unlawfully at large from another place of custody
* contrast Escape
(in FYCC use) to flee from a youth detention centre or from another place where a juvenile offender has been ordered to reside
* contrast Escape, to flee from a prison
Accused
= Defendant
Acquittal
a setting free from a charge resulting from a verdict of not guilty
* contrast Discharge, a setting free following withdrawal or dismissal of charges
* see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Active case (DJ)
a case which has not been finalised and for which no bench warrant is current; one that is currently part of a court's workload
* see also Completed case; Pending case
Admission (QCSC)
the process of receiving a prisoner at a correctional centre
Admission to order
(FYCC)
commencement of an order made against a young person
* Counting rule—a young person placed on two similar orders made by the same court on the same day is counted as a single admission
Admonish and discharge
(as used in Law and Order (ABS Cat. no. 4502.3) and elsewhere)a dismissal of a charge
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
* Note—the term is confusing (a dismissal need not involve admonishment and a defendant will not be discharged if facing other charges); dismissal is strongly preferred
(as previously used by FYCC) a reprimand
* Note—use of 'discharge' (release of a defendant without conviction) is confusing; reprimand is strongly preferred for an admonishment given to a convicted person
Adult
a person aged 17 years or over
* but see Juvenile
Aggrieved spouse
a spouse for whose benefit a domestic violence order is in force or may be made
* see also Respondent spouse
* refer to Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989
Appeal
an application to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court (either the conviction or the sentence) on the grounds that the decision was somehow flawed
Appearance
the presence of a party in court (either personally present, legally represented or, in a magistrates court, subject to ex parte proceedings or proceedings in the SETONS Court)
* Counting rule—a separate appearance is counted for each day; a separate appearance is also counted for each court (for instance where a matter has been transferred from one magistrates court to another)
* contrast Case, which comprises one or more appearances
* Note—statistics may be reported by initial appearance and by final appearance
(as used in Law and Order (ABS Cat. no. 4502.3) and elsewhere) the presence of a person as part of a court case; a 'person-case'
* Note—a count of Defendants is preferred where 'appearance' has been used in this sense
Apprehend
= Arrest (often used for arrest of juveniles)
Arrest
(also Apprehend) to deprive (a person) of liberty by legal authority; to take into custody
Assault category (QCSC)
* Classification—
Major—causes bodily harm or injuries requiring significant medical attention;
Minor—does not result in injuries requiring significant medical attention;
Sexual—is sexual in nature
Attempt to escape (QCSC)
when a prisoner is detected in the act of escaping
contrast Prepare to escape
Bail
permission given for a defendant to remain at liberty pending an appearance in court (conditions may be set, including the deposit of a security or a requirement to report to police at specified intervals)
* refer to Bail Act 1980
Bail estreated
see Forfeiture of bail
Bednights (FYCC)
the number of nights a young person has spent in a residential establishment (eg a youth detention centre)
* Counting rule—a young person admitted to and discharged from a residential centre on the same date would be counted as having zero bednights
Bench charge sheet (DJ)
a document attached to a complaint and summons on lodgement at a magistrates court registry on which notations of appearances and sentences for each return date are made
see also Complaint and summons; Indictment
Bench complaint sheet (DJ)
a document attached to a complaint and summons on lodgement at a magistrates court registry on which notations of appearances and sentences for each return date are made
Bench warrant
a warrant issued by a court when a party to a case has not appeared, requiring that party to appear
Bench warrant inactive
a violation of a law or a court order
Breach
a violation of a law or a court order
Case
(more precisely Court case) the primary unit of work for a court involving one or more defendants on one or more charges and possibly proceeding through several different stages (for instance initial mention to hearing to sentencing)
* Counting rule—transferring a matter between court levels (for instance by committal) finalises a case; a new case would then be registered at the new court level
* see also Active case; Completed case; Pending case
* contrast Appearance, several of which may constitute a case; Charge, an allegation of an offence, several of which may be part of a case
* see diagram of elements of a court case in Appendix 3
* Note—on occasion, what begins as one case may be split into two or two cases may be combined into one
Caution
an official admonishment and warning given at police discretion to juveniles, those over the age of 65 and the intellectually disabled as an alternative to being charged
Cell
a room for holding one or more prisoners
* see also Dorm; Double-up cell
Cell capacity (QCSC)
the maximum number of single cells and other bed spaces (excluding detention units, observation rooms, separate treatment cells and hospitals)
* Note—cell capacity may be expressed as:
Daily state—occupied cells and bed spaces,
Design capacity—number of prisoners a facility is designed to accommodate, or
Occupied—cells allocated to prisoners whether occupied at a particular time or not
Charge
a formal accusation of an offence
* Counting rule—(in FYCC statistics) up to 15 charges (six prior to 1995–96) for each final appearance are counted (in rare cases, a young person may be charged with more distinct offence types, and the additional offences will not be recorded)
* contrast Offence
* see also Count, the charge expressed in a paragraph on an indictment
* see diagram of elements of a court case in Appendix 3
Child
= Juvenile
Childrens court
the Children's Court of Queensland or a magistrates court when dealing with a juvenile
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
Childrens Court of Queensland
an intermediate court created to deal with juveniles charged with indictable offences
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
* Note—the jurisdictional level coincides with that of the district court and juveniles charged with such offences may elect to be dealt with by that court; the Childrens Court of Queensland cannot deal with offences which must be dealt with by the supreme court
Children's service
a penalty placing a juvenile offender under the supervision of the Director-General of the FYCC
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
* Note—a care and control order is a children's service order placing a juvenile under the guardianship of the Director-General of the FYCC; this is not a penalty given on conviction, but can result from a breach of a supervision order
Cleared offence (QPS)
a reported offence which has been dealt with by the police and is no longer the subject of investigation; an offence where the offender has been identified (and has been cautioned or is due to appear in court or is unable to be dealt with due to circumstances) or where the victim or an essential witness has died or the victim has asked the police not to proceed
Committal
referral (of a charge, defendant or case) from a magistrates court to a higher court for trial or sentence
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6; diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
* see also Committed to a higher court for sentence; Committed to a higher court for trial
Committal proceedings
proceedings in a magistrates court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send to trial (only applies to indictable offences)
see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Committal prosecuted (DPP)
a committal prosecuted by the Director of Public Prosecutions rather than by the police
Committed to a higher court for sentence
(as an outcome from a magistrates court for indictable offences) referred to a higher court to be sentenced
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6; diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Committed to a higher court for trial
(as an outcome from a magistrates court for indictable offences) referred to a higher court to be tried
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6; diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Community-based order
(also Community corrections order) any community service, probation, or intensive correction order
Community conference
a process where a juvenile offender (who has admitted or been found guilty of an offence) meets with other parties concerned with the offence, possibly including a victim, to arrive at an outcome of benefit to all parties
Community conference agreement
an understanding reached by all parties at a community conference, which involves the offender admitting the offence and may require an apology, or compensation paid or restitution made to the victim, or a period of community service or probation
* Note—no conviction is recorded and the offender is not liable to further prosecution
Community corrections centre (QCSC)
a place which provides accommodation and supervision for offenders who are on leave of absence including release to work, home detention and parole or who have been transferred from a correctional centre to attend approved programs
Community corrections order
= Community-based order
Community service
a supervision penalty requiring an offender to perform a specified number of hours of unpaid community work
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Company
a legal entity formed under company legislation; (or) any entity able to be dealt with by court processes under law and which is not a person
* contrast In company, where a person commits an offence with the assistance of another person
Compensation
a monetary penalty requiring an offender to make a payment by way of redress for loss or injury to person or property
* see also Restitution, used only of penalties where the value of the loss or damage does not need to be determined by the court
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Complaint
(in police investigations) the report of an incident by an informant for which police may seek evidence if they consider it to be a breach of law
* see also Offence (in police investigations)
(in correctional use) a welfare or other issue raised by a prisoner or other person in the control of the QCSC which may be investigated by an official visitor
Complaint and summons
a document served on a defendant containing written details of an alleged criminal offence in order to initiate a case in a magistrates court
* see also Bench charge sheet; Indictment
Completed case (DJ)
a case for which every charge has been finalised; one that is no longer part of a court's workload
* see also Active case; Pending case
Concurrent prison sentence
a custodial penalty requiring an offender to serve a prison sentence at the same time as another prison sentence
* contrast Cumulative prison sentence
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Conditional discharge
release of an unconvicted person on condition that they not commit an offence within a specified period (rarely used since the introduction of non-recorded conviction)
* see No conviction recorded
Contravention of order (QCSC)
failure (as determined by a court) to meet requirements of a community corrections order
Conviction
finding a defendant guilty of an offence charged (either following a hearing or as a plea disposal)
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
Conviction not recorded
see No conviction recorded
Correctional centre (QCSC)
any premises or place declared to be a prison under the Corrective Services Act 1988
Count
a paragraph in an indictment charging an offence
* see also Charge
Court
a judicial tribunal, whose role is to determine issues and disputes
* see hierarchy in Appendix 2
Court of Appeal
the Supreme Court sitting in judgement on an appeal
Crime
violation of law; (or) violation of a particular law (an offence type); (or) a particular violation of law (an offence); (or) a subcategory of indictable offence contrasting with misdemeanour
* refer to The Criminal Code
* see classification of offences in Appendix 4
Criminal history
a list of recorded convictions against a person (except convictions which have been set aside or quashed), as well as some cautions and some community conference agreements
Cumulative prison sentence
a custodial penalty requiring an offender to serve a prison sentence at the expiry of another prison sentence
Criminal history
a list of recorded convictions against a person (except convictions which have been set aside or quashed), as well as some cautions and some community conference agreements
Cumulative prison sentence
a custodial penalty requiring an offender to serve a prison sentence at the expiry of another prison sentence
* contrast Concurrent prison sentence
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Custodial correctional officer (QCSC)
an officer of the QCSC responsible for supervising prisoners within the custodial corrections environment
Custody
the legal taking and holding of a person (for example after arrest, when on remand, when sentenced to prison or youth detention)
* contrast Imprisonment, a penalty for the convicted
Daily state (QCSC)
see Cell capacity
Dealt with
—no definition—
* Note—the term 'dealt with' should be reserved for use only in a general sense; in statistics a more meaningful term (eg charged, prosecuted, convicted, punished) should be used
Death in custody
the death of a person held in legal custody (including those in prison or youth detention centre, in a watchhouse or lockup, in transit or in hospital while a prisoner)
* Note—the definition may be extended to include death wherever it occurs if contributed to by treatment while in custody and also death as a result of injury during attempted arrest
Decision
the determination, usually in the form of a reasoned statement, reached by a court after hearing a case
Defendant
(also Accused) a person charged with a criminal offence
* contrast Offender, a person who has committed an offence or who has been found guilty of an offence
* see diagram of elements of a court case in Appendix 3
* Note—a case has one or more defendants and each defendant faces one or more charges
Defendant at lodgement (DJ)
(in the Australian Court Administrators Group (ACAG) Benchmarking Exercise) a person making an initial appearance before a court
Deferred list (DJ)
pending cases unable to be given a trial date due to circumstances (eg those awaiting hearing in the Mental Health Tribunal)
Deferred sentence
where the court adjourns sentencing to a specified place, date and time
Detention
the placement of a juvenile in a youth detention centre
* contrast Custody, a broader term
* see also Imprisonment
Directed verdict
a verdict returned by a jury governed by a judge's instruction
Discharge
the release of the defendant from further court proceedings due to the dismissal or withdrawal of all charges
* contrast Acquittal, release following a verdict; Dismissal; Withdrawal
* see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Discharge from order
(FYCC)completion of an order made against a young person
* Counting rule—if two similar orders made against a person in the same court on the same day were completed on the same day, the discharge is counted once only
* Note—where an order has been suspended and the offender resentenced, a discharge from the original order is counted
Dismissal
striking out of a charge by the court (without a determination of guilt)
* contrast Discharge, the setting free of a defendant; Withdrawal, an action by the prosecution
* see classification of method of finalisation in Appendix 6
Disposal
(from the point of view of the courts system) the ultimate finalisation and clearing of all matters to do with a defendant and incident (for instance by conviction and sentence, discharge or withdrawal but not by transfer to another court)
* contrast Finalisation, reaching an outcome for one case or charge
Disqualification of driver's
licence
a penalty revoking an offender's driver's licence for a specified time
* see classification of penalty in Appendix 7
Distinct _______
a count of _______ where each item or person is counted once only regardless of the number of times the item or person recurs
District Court of Queensland
an intermediate court in the Queensland judicial system (constituted by a judge sitting with a jury and dealing with offences where the maximum penalty is no more than 14 years of imprisonment)
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
* Note—the district also has an appeal function, which is outside the scope of this publication
Domestic violence
aggressive behaviour by one person against another in the same household or with whom the aggressor has an intimate relationship (usually including spouses, children, parents, and siblings, and encompassing relationships which are no longer intimate)
(in the Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act) injury, property damage, intimidation or indecent behaviour by one spouse against another
* see Spouse
* refer to Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989
* Note—the Act's definition does not include violence between parent and child or between same-sex couples
Domestic violence order
a protection order or temporary protection order made against a respondent spouse to protect an aggrieved spouse or a relative or associate of an aggrieved spouse
* refer to Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989
Dorm (QCSC)
cell or other area with several beds for prisoners
Double-up cell (QCSC)
a cell designed for one bed but containing two beds
Election
the right to choose among alternatives (for instance, a defendant's right, with offences which are both indictable and summary, to choose between trial and summary hearing); a juvenile's right, with indictable offences to choose between a hearing in a children's court and trial in a district court
Escape (QCSC)
to flee from lawful custody from a prison or from a place where the prisoner was under lawful secure custody of a prison (for instance while in hospital)
* Classification—
Secure custody—from a high or medium security area of a prison;
Open security—from a low or open security area of a prison;
Other—from a place other than a prison
* contrast Abscond
* see also Attempt to escape; Prepare to escape
Escape rate (QCSC)
the number of persons who escape in a period as a percentage of the average number of prisoners for that period
Estimated resident population
the estimated number of usual residents in a geographical area defined by the Australian Standard Geographical Classification
* refer to Population Estimates: Concepts, Sources and Methods (ABS Cat. no. 3228.0)
Ethnicity
a person's ancestry, origin or descent; a person's identification with a particular group and the community's acceptance of the person as a member of a particular group
* refer to Guidelines for Measuring Aboriginality & Ethnicity in Queensland Government Administrative Systems (OGS, FSAIA & ABS 1992)
(in QCSC statistics) the ethnic origin a person identifies with
Ex officio indictment
an indictment filed by the Attorney-General committing an accused person for trial without a committal proceeding or where a magistrate has found no case to answer
Ex parte
where the defendant is not present at a court proceeding
Finalisation
the clearing of a case or charge from one level of court (for instance by conviction, by discharge, by withdrawal or by committal to a higher court)
* contrast Disposal, the finalisation of all matters to do with a defendant and incident
* see classification in Appendix 6
Fine
a sum of money payable to the Crown by an offender as punishment
* contrast Compensation; Restitution
* see also Fine with default execution; Fine with default imprisonment
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Fine option order
a court order which allows an offender to undertake community service instead of paying a fine
Fine with default execution
a monetary penalty requiring that an offender pay a specified sum of money to the Crown, where failure to pay will result in the issue of a warrant enabling police to recover money to the value of the fine
Fine with default
imprisonmenta monetary penalty requiring that an offender pay a specified sum of money to the Crown, where failure to pay may result in the issue of a warrant for the arrest and imprisonment of the offender
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Fixed release order
a order by the chief executive of FYCC that a juvenile be released from detention after serving 50%–70% of the sentence
* Note—the default period is 70%, but may be any amount between 50% and 70% at the discretion of the sentencing court; the order must be made unless the offender is serving another period of detention or is remanded in custody
Forfeiture of bail
(also referred to as Bail estreated) the loss of a bail security following the defendant's failure to reappear in court
* Note—usually a bench warrant is issued and the case continues, but where the bail amount is small and the offences minor the case may be dismissed and the defendant discharged
Forfeiture order
an order under the Crimes (Confiscation) Act 1989 by a court that tainted property (as defined in section 13 of the Act) be forfeited to the State
Geographical area
an area within a classification dividing the nation or a state for reporting of statistics (for instance a statistical local area or subdivision in the Australian Standard Geographical Classification)
* refer to Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ABS Cat. no. 1216.0)
* Note—agencies often use geographical areas corresponding to their internal administrative divisions
Good behaviour
a requirement that a juvenile offender abstain from further violation of the law for a specified period
Good behaviour bond
= Recognisance
Guilty
legally responsible for an offence (as the plea by a defendant or as the finding of a magistrate or verdict of a jury)
Head sentence (QCSC)
the longest sentence imposed on a prisoner which is currently being served
Hearing
a court proceeding to determine the guilt of a defendant charged with an offence
* either Summary hearing or Trial
* contrast Case
* see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
* Counting rule—a hearing may include several appearances, and will include (for a finalised matter) an initial and a final appearance
Higher court
a court which is higher in the jurisdictional hierarchy (and able to deal with more serious matters); supreme and district courts in comparison to magistrates courts
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
* Note—where statistics relate to both supreme and district courts both should be named rather than using 'higher courts'
Home detention (QCSC)
an order by the QCSC, with the approval of a community corrections board, which allows a prisoner to serve part of a prison sentence at home or at some other approved place
Immediate release
suspension by the sentencing court of a detention order against a juvenile, conditional on participation in an FYCC program
Imprisonment
the placement of a person in prison (correctional centre)
* contrast Custody, a broader term
* see also Detention; Prison sentence
In company
where a person commits an offence with the assistance of another person
* contrast Company, a legal entity
Incidence of _______
the number of occurrences of _______ for each person (or household etc) in the population over a set period of time
* contrast Prevalence of _______
Incident
an event (an action or series of related actions) which may involve a breach of law
* refer to National Crime Statistics (ABS Cat. no. 4510.0)
(in police use) an event which may be reported to police and which the police may seek evidence for if they consider it to be a breach of law
(in a correctional centre) an event which is prejudicial to the good order or security of a correctional centre or the safety or well being of prisoners or staff (including escape, assault, death, serious accident, attempted suicide, self-mutilation, fire, possession or supply of a drug or prohibited article, riot, demonstration or strike, bomb threat, security breach)
Indictable offence
an offence which, unless summary treatment is allowed by the Criminal Code or another act, must be prosecuted by indictment
* see classification of offences in Appendix 4
Indictment
a formal written accusation charging a person with one or more offences, presented by the Director of Public Prosecutions to a supreme or district court or to the Childrens Court of Queensland
* see also Ex officio indictment
Industry (QCSC)
revenue-generating activities operating on a commercial basis and aiming to provide meaningful work for prisoners in custodial correctional centres
Initial mention (DJ)
a proceeding in a magistrates court to determine how and where a case will be dealt with
* see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Inmate (QCSC)
= Prisoner
Intensive correction order
(QCSC)
a court order that an offender serve a prison sentence under intensive supervision in the community rather than in a prison
Judge
a judicial officer whose function is to adjudicate on matters brought before an intermediate or superior court for decision
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
Jurisdiction
the territory or matters over which a court or other authority can exercise power
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
(territorial jurisdiction) the Commonwealth and each of the states and territories individually
(matters dealt with) civil matters and criminal matters
(power and level of court) superior courts, intermediate courts and courts of summary jurisdiction
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
Juvenile
(also Child and Young Person) (a) a person who has not turned 17 years; or (b) after a day fixed under section 6 (Child's age regulation), Juvenile Justice Act 1992, a person who has not turned 18 years
* Counting rule—prior to 1993–94 FYCC statistics did not include young persons tried or sentenced in the Supreme Court or the District Court; since 1993–94 FYCC statistics cover all persons prosecuted as a juvenile in any jurisdiction
* Note—information about children appearing in court for protective reasons is outside the scope of this publication
Labour force status
(a person's) position with regard to the workforce (whether employed, unemployed or not in the labour force)
* refer to Labour Force Australia (ABS Cat. no. 6203.0)
Leave of absence (QCSC)
permission for a prisoner to be absent from a correctional centre (either escorted or unescorted and with or without a requirement to live in a community corrections centre)
Legal representation
(of a solicitor, barrister or other legal practitioner) speaking for a defendant during an appearance at court
Listed for trial (DJ)
where a pending case has been given a date for trial
Location
site (of criminal incident) classified by use or function of the site
* refer to National Crime Statistics (ABS Cat. no. 4510.0)
Lower court
a court which is lower in the jurisdictional hierarchy (more restricted in the matters it can deal with); magistrates court in comparison to supreme and district courts
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
Magistrate
a judicial officer presiding over a magistrates court
Magistrates court
a court of summary jurisdiction in the Queensland judicial system (constituted by a stipendiary magistrate or, in some circumstances, by two justices of the peace and able to deal with offences where the maximum penalty is no more than 2 years of imprisonment)
* see Summary offence
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
Matter
—no definition—
* Note—the term 'matter' should be reserved for use only in a general sense; in statistics a more meaningful term (eg cases, defendants, charges, applications) should be used
Medical segregation (QCSC)
physical separation of prisoners diagnosed as carrying serious infectious diseases
Mistrial
a trial without legal effect because of some fundamental error in the proceedings
Monetary penalty
a fine or other penalty requiring payment of money
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Most serious offence
the offence regarded as most severe based on the nature and circumstances of the incident (including the age of a victim and the potential consequences of the action)
(as used by FYCC) the offence (among several charged or proved) for which legislation provides the greatest maximum penalty if the offender were an adult
(in court statistics) the offence (among several charged or proved) ranked highest in a statistical classification of offence type by severity
(in correctional use) the offence (among several an offender has been convicted of) which has been given the highest sentencing penalty
Most serious outcome
the outcome with the greatest impact on the defendant or offender (according to its ranking in a statistical classification)
(in FYCC use) the outcome ranked highest in an FYCC classification partially based on the sequence in which the sentence orders appear in section 120 of the Juvenile Justice Act 1992; the outcome recorded first of a maximum of four which may be recorded for an offence
No conviction recorded
where the court has ordered on conviction that no conviction be recorded
* refer to Penalties and Sentences Act 1992
* Note—a punishment may still be imposed
No punishment imposed
where the court passes a sentence with no penalties; convicted not punished
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
No true bill
a withdrawal by the prosecution in a district or supreme court (before an indictment has been lodged)
* contrast Nolle prosequi
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
No verdict returned
where a jury has been discharged without returning a verdict, either through failure to agree or because an event during the trial means the jury no longer has that task
Nolle prosequi
a withdrawal (of an indictment) by the prosecution in a district or supreme court
* contrast No true bill
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
Not guilty
not legally responsible for an offence (as the plea by a defendant who wishes to put the prosecution to the task of proving the charge or as the finding of a magistrate or verdict of a jury where guilt has not been proved)
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
Not guilty on grounds of insanity
not legally responsible for an offence due to unsoundness of mind
* see classification of methods of finalisation in Appendix 6
Occupation
the job performed (as employment); the base level of a classification of jobs
* refer to Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ABS Cat. no. 1222.0)
Offence
an act or omission which renders the person doing the act or making the omission liable to punishment
* see classification of offences in Appendix 4; ANCO classification in Appendix 5
(in police investigations) any act reported to or becoming known by the police which they consider, on the face of it, to be a breach of criminal law
* contrast Offence type, a category in a classification
* see also Cleared offence; Reported offence
(in court) a breach of legislation for which a person has been charged
* contrast Charge, the allegation against a defendant; Offence type, a category in a classification
* see also Indictable offence; Most serious offence; Offence type; Proven offence; Serious offence
Offence type
a category within a classification describing the nature of the offence (for instance a group or subdivision in the Australian National Classification of Offences)
* contrast Offence, the act itself
* see ANCO classification in Appendix 5
Offence-related application (FYCC)
an application under the Juvenile Justice Act 1992 to a court for variation, review or dismissal of a charge or sentence (including those relating to breaches and for transfer to prison)
Offender
one who has committed an offence
(in court) a person who has been convicted of an offence
* contrast Defendant, a person charged with an offence
(in QCSC use) a person under supervision of a community correctional officer (including a person subject to probation, parole, fine option, community service, prison/probation, home detention or an intensive correction order)
Official visitor (QCSC)
a person appointed to hear and investigate any complaint made by a prisoner, parolee, probationer or person subject to a community service or fine option order
Order
a command or direction by a court
* contrast Decision, a finding; Penalty, an imposition ordered against an offender
Originating document (DJ)
a document which authorises a court to deal with a person or persons charged; the means of beginning a case
* Counting rule—a document which replaces or supersedes a prior document is not an originating document
* see also Bench charge sheet; Complaint and summons; Indictment
Out of scope
not within the type of data defined for a collection, classification or study
Outcome
(referring to a charge) method of finalisation and penalty
* contrast Finalisation, the act of reaching an outcome; Penalty, a part of some outcomes
* see also Most serious outcome
Parole (QCSC)
conditional release of an offender from custody, in which the prisoner is subject to post-release supervision, normally for the remainder of the period of the sentence originally imposed
Penalty
a term of imprisonment or detention, fine or other payment, community service or supervision, surrender of licence or other imposition ordered by the court as part of the punishment of an offender after conviction
* contrast Order, a direction by the court which may impose a penalty; Outcome, a broader term
see classification in Appendix 7; diagram of elements of a court case in Appendix 3
(in the Penalties and Sentences Act) a monetary penalty only
Pending case
a case which has not been finalised but is not currently active (for instance where a bench warrant is current); a case which is or may again be part of a court's workload
* see also Active case; Completed case
Placement
assignment of an offender or defendant to a correctional centre or other living arrangements where those arrangements are a matter for the court or another authority
(in QCSC use) assignment of a prisoner to a correctional centre based on characteristics of the prisoner
(in relation to juveniles) assignment to a living arrangement for a young person who is either remanded in custody (including pre-court) or is on a supervised or custodial juvenile justice order
* Counting rule—a change in placement is recorded each time the child moves from the previous placement; the move need not be permanent (for example, a change in placement is counted when a young person leaves a youth detention centre, goes to court and returns to the youth detention centre on a single day)
Plea
a contention by the defendant in answer to the charge (for instance guilty, not guilty or no plea)
* Note—databases may record initial plea, final plea and, for trials, plea at committal
Plea disposal (DJ)
where a defendant enters a plea of guilty and is sentenced without hearing or trial
* see also Summary disposal; Trial disposal
Plea list (DJ)
pending cases which have been given a date for sentence
Plea proceeding
a proceeding in a district or supreme court for sentencing but not trial (following a guilty plea and committal for sentence)
Prepare to escape (QCSC)
when a prisoner is caught in possession of materials which could be useful to facilitate an escape
* contrast Attempt to escape
Pre-sentence report (QCSC)
a report requested by the court on conviction of a person, to assist in determining an appropriate sentence
Prevalence of _______
the number of persons (or households etc) who are victims of _______ for each person (or household etc) in the population over a set period of time
* contrast Incidence of _______
see also Victimisation rate
Prison sentence
see Imprisonment
* see also Concurrent prison sentence, Cumulative prison sentence, Single prison sentence
Prisoner (QCSC)
(also Inmate) any person under the legal custody of the QCSC
* Classification—
Sentenced—a convicted person who has been sentenced by a court;
Unsentenced—a convicted person remanded in custody awaiting handing down of a sentence;
Detainee—a person held in custody on a Commonwealth initiated warrant pending deportation action;
Appellant—a person convicted of an indictable offence who has lodged an appeal (treated as an unconvicted prisoner on remand but may give notice to be treated as a sentenced prisoner)
Prison/probation order (QCSC)
a sentence comprising a period of imprisonment of up to six months and probation up to three years
Probation
a penalty allowing freedom under supervision for a specified period, conditional on good behaviour and compliance with direction
Protection prisoner (QCSC)
a prisoner who is separated from the general custodial population for that prisoner's own safety
Proven offence (FYCC)
(relating to juveniles) an offence for which a young person has been found guilty
Punishment
one or more penalties ordered against an offender on conviction (some convictions may be made without penalty)
* contrast Outcome, a broader term; Penalty
Recalcitrant (QCSC)
a prisoner who resists authority or control, is disobedient, opposes or resists lawful authority, and refuses to submit, conform or comply with approved standards in a custodial correctional centre
Recidivist
a person who continues to commit crime; a repeat offender
(in QCSC use) a person who has experienced more than one episode of imprisonment; a repeat prisoner
Recognisance
(also Good behaviour bond) a penalty where an offender agrees to be of good behaviour for a specified period and where a breach requires payment of a specified sum of money
Registration (DJ)
initiation of a court case (by laying of charges or by transfer from another court jurisdiction)
Release to work (QCSC)
leave of absence granted by the QCSC with the approval of a community corrections board where the offender may be required to live in a prescribed place (usually a community corrections centre) and where possible obtain paid employment
Remand
to recommit a defendant to custody or readmit a defendant to bail, pending further court proceedings; a recommittal to custody
* Note—(in FYCC use) for juveniles, the period of remand in custody includes the time spent in secure custody (either in a watchhouse or a youth detention centre) between police arrest and initial court appearance
Remission (QCSC)
reduction of sentence length by administrative decision
Reported offence (QPS)
an offence reported to or becoming known by the police during a specified period
* Counting rule—an offence determined to be unfounded after investigation is excluded
Reprimand
a formal reproof given by the court to a juvenile offender on conviction
Resident days (FYCC)
the number of days (or part of a day) which a juvenile has spent in a residential establishment (eg a youth detention centre)
* Counting rule—a juvenile admitted to and discharged from an establishment on the same day would be counted as having one resident day; a juvenile admitted on one day and discharged on the next would be counted as having two resident days
Respondent spouse
a spouse against whom a domestic violence order is in force or may be made
* see also Aggrieved spouse
* refer to Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989
Restitution
returning (to its owner property taken during an offence) or repairing (property damaged during an offence)
(in the Queensland courts system) a form of compensation (monetary penalty) requiring an offender to make a payment by way of reparation for loss or damage to property, where the value of the loss or damage is not in question
* contrast Compensation, used also of penalties where the court has to determine the amount to be paid
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Restraining order
a prohibitory injunction (most commonly an order governing equable relations between persons or an order imposing conditions on the disposal of specified property)
Risk category (QCSC)
(in community corrections) the level of risk (low, medium or maximum) of an offender reoffending or absconding as assessed by a risk–need inventory
Security assessment (QCSC)
(in custodial corrections) the process of determining prisoner security classification for placement
Security classification (QCSC)
(in custodial corrections) the grading of a prisoner based on assessment of escape, institutional and public risk
* Classification—
Maximum—an intractable prisoner who is considered to pose a severe security or safety risk;
High—a prisoner who has a record of violent behaviour or poses a high escape risk;
Medium—a prisoner who has escaped or attempted to escape from a low security centre, or has a history of juvenile conviction or a record of institutional disruption or has shown some violent tendencies but does not normally pose a threat to staff or other prisoners;
Low—a prisoner who is considered to be a slight escape risk but is not considered violent or dangerous;
Open—a prisoner who is not considered to be an escape risk and poses no threat of violence
Security level (QCSC)
(custodial corrections) the physical barriers in place to prevent escape from a correctional centre and to control offender behaviour
* Classification—
Maximum/High—a facility designed for prisoners who are likely to make active efforts to escape or who require close supervision at all times;
Medium—a facility for prisoners who are not likely to make active efforts to escape but will take advantage of an opportunity to do so;
Low/Open—a facility with minimal physical barriers where prisoners are on an understanding of trust not to leave the centre
Sentence
the determination by a court of the punishment to be imposed on a convicted person; (or) a prison term
* see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Note—to avoid ambiguity 'sentence' should not be used in the second sense (for example length of imprisonment should be preferred to 'length of sentence')
Sentence review
(in relation to juveniles) a reconsidering by the Childrens Court of Queensland of the sentence imposed by a magistrates court, resulting in confirmation or variation of the sentence or substitution of a new sentence
Serious offence
(in the Juvenile Justice Act 1992) an offence that, if committed by an adult, would make the adult liable to imprisonment of 14 years or more
* refer to Juvenile Justice Act 1992
SETONS court (Self Enforcing Ticketable Offence Notice System)
a court (with powers of a magistrates court) for the computerised processing of offences which are subject to prosecution by infringement notice or 'tickets'
Sex
being male or female (or, where a corporate entity appears in court statistics, also 'company')
* see also Company
Single prison sentence
a custodial penalty requiring an offender to serve a prison sentence neither cumulative with nor concurrent with another prison sentence
* see classification of penalties in Appendix 7
Special treatment (QCSC)
segregation of a prisoner from other prisoners for a specified period for security or safety of that prisoner, and not because of commission of an offence or a breach of discipline
Spouse
one of a married couple or one of a couple living or having lived together as though married
(in the Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act) one of a man and woman who are married, or are living or have lived together as though married, or are the biological parents of a child
* refer to Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989
* Note—same-sex couples are excluded
Summary conviction
a conviction before a magistrate
Summary disposal (DJ)
where a case is dealt with by a summary hearing before a magistrate
* see also Plea disposal; Trial disposal
Summary hearing
a proceeding in a magistrates court or childrens court to determine the guilt of a defendant charged with an offence
* contrast Trial, a hearing in a higher court
* see diagram of court proceedings in Appendix 8
Summary offence
an offence which may be tried by a magistrate without a jury
*see classification of offences in Appendix 4
Supervised order (FYCC)
any order for community service or probation, as well as immediate release orders
* Note—supervision and care and control orders are supervised orders outside the scope of criminal statistics
Supreme Court of Queensland
the highest trial court in the Queensland judicial system (with unlimited jurisdiction and dealing with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter and the most serious drugs offences)
* see hierarchy of courts in Appendix 2
Suspended sentence
a custodial penalty which provides that all or part of the sentence not be served, conditional on good behaviour of the offender for a specified period
Sworn officer
(in police statistics) a police officer (distinguished from other employees of the Queensland Police Service)
Torres Strait Islander
a person of Torres Strait Islander descent; one who identifies as a Torres Strait Islander and is recognised as such by the community
* refer to Guidelines for Measuring Aboriginality & Ethnicity in Queensland Government Administrative Systems (OGS, FSAIA & ABS 1992)
(in QCSC statistics) one who identifies as a Torres Strait Islander
Trial
a hearing in a higher court to determine the guilt of a defendant charged with an offence
* contrast Summary hearing, a hearing in a magistrates court
Trial disposal (DJ)
where a case is dealt with by trial (rather than by sentencing only)
* see also Plea disposal; Summary disposal
Trial initiated (DJ)
where a trial date is allocated and a jury empanelled for a case
Trial listed (DPP)
where a matter is awaiting trial before the Supreme Court or a district court on a specified date or at specified criminal sittings
Trial not reached (DPP)
where a trial is not heard because a judge's sitting period has expired
Type of location
see Location
Type of offence
see Offence type
Uncleared offence (QPS)
a reported offence which has not been cleared and is still or may again be the subject of police investigation
Unlawfully at large (QCSC)
where a prisoner has not surrendered to a correctional officer or a police officer following leave of absence or a period of home detention
Unsupervised order (FYCC)
any order for good behaviour, fine, compensation, restitution, licence disqualification or imprisonment in an adult prison
Unsworn officer
(in police statistics) an employee of the Queensland Police Service who is not a police officer (that is an employee without rank and without the powers of arrest)
Verdict
the finding of a jury or a coroner
Victim
a person, organisation, premises or motor vehicle directly, centrally and adversely affected by an offence
* refer to National Crime Statistics (ABS Cat. no. 4510.0)
Victimisation rate
the proportion of a population who are victims of crime or of a particular crime (over a specified period); the prevalence of crime
Violent offence (QCSC)
any offence classified under the Australian National Classification of Offences as Division 1, 'Offences against the person including acts endangering life generally' or Division 2, 'Robbery and extortion'
* see ANCO classification in Appendix 5
Violent prisoner (QCSC)
a prisoner so designated on CIS records based on traits, current sentence details and previous offences
Warrant
a written authority to do an act such as to carry out a search or to make an arrest
* see also Bench Warrant
Weapon
an object used to cause injury or fear of injury
* refer to National Crime Statistics (ABS Cat. no. 4510.0)
Withdrawal
an ending of a charge by a decision of the prosecution not to proceed (although a new case may be initiated to deal with the same matter)
* see classification of method of finalisation in Appendix 6
WORC program (Western Outreach Camps program) (QCSC)
a program (administered by the Community Corrections Directorate of QCSC) where acceptable low or open security prisoners are transferred to relocatable camps (usually in rural areas) and are involved in community projects or employment
* see also Security classification
WORKplus program (FYCC)
a program (administered by the Department of Families, Youth and Community Care) of intensive, highly structured activities which can be ordered by a court in conjunction with an immediate release order
Young person (FYCC)
= Juvenile
Youth detention centre
a secure facility for the detention of a juvenile remanded in custody or serving a period of detention as ordered by the court
Appendix 1 Abbreviations
Note: This appendix will be included shortly.
Appendix 2 Hierarchy of courts
Note: This appendix will be included shortly.
Appendix 3 Elements of a court case
Note: This appendix will be included shortly.
Appendix 4 Offences
Note: This appendix will be included shortly.
Appendix 5 Australian Standard Offence Classification
See ASOC.
Appendix 6 Classification of methods of finalisation
Broad structure
100 Adjudicated Charge Finalisation
110 Conviction
111 Guilty finding by court
112 Guilty plea by defendant
120 Acquittal
121 Not guilty finding
122 Not guilty finding on grounds of insanity
200 Transfer between Court Levels Finalisation
210 Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to district court
211 Committal for trial
212 Committal for sentence
219 Non-committed transfer
220 Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to supreme court
221 Committal for trial
222 Committal for sentence
229 Non-committed transfer
230 Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to Childrens Court of Queensland
231 Committal for trial
232 Committal for sentence
239 Non-committed transfer
240 Transfer from district court, supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland to court of summary jurisdiction
241 Transfer from district court to court of summary jurisdiction
242 Transfer from supreme court to court of summary jurisdiction
243 Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to court of summary jurisdiction
250 Transfer from district court to supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland
251 Transfer from district court to supreme court
252 Transfer from district court to Childrens Court of Queensland
260 Transfer from supreme court to district court or Childrens Court of Queensland
261 Transfer from supreme court to district court
262 Transfer from supreme court to Childrens Court of Queensland
270 Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to district court or supreme court
271 Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to district court
272 Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to supreme court
290 Transfer between court levels nec
300 Non-Adjudicated Charge Finalisation
310 Death of defendant
320 Issue of bench warrant
330 Forfeiture of bail
340 Withdrawal by prosecution
341 Nolle prosequi
342 No true bill
349 Withdrawal by prosecution nec
350 Dismissal
360 Unfitness to plead
390 Non-adjudicated charge finalisation nec
900 Unknown or Not Stated
Note: codes are for illustrative purposes and subject to revision before implementation
nec = 'not elsewhere classified'
Detailed classification
100
Adjudicated Charge Finalisation
Adjudicated charge finalisation is a method of finalisation resulting from a court of original jurisdiction hearing and determining whether or not a criminal charge is proved. Adjudicated charges are considered finalised within all courts of original jurisdiction.
110
Conviction
Conviction is a method of adjudicated charge finalisation which refers to where a court, sitting in its original jurisdiction, determines that the accusation of an offence is proved.
Excludes
Death of defendant (coded to 310)
111
Guilty finding by court
Guilty finding by court is a method of adjudicated charge finalisation resulting from a jury or member of the judiciary determining that a defendant is legally responsible for an offence.
Includes
Guilty finding with any of the following outcomes:
—Conviction recorded and penalty imposed
—Conviction recorded and no penalty imposed
—No conviction recorded and penalty imposed
—No conviction recorded and no penalty imposed
ExcludesGuilty plea by defendant (coded to 112)
112
Guilty plea by defendant
Guilty plea by defendant is a method of adjudicated charge finalisation resulting from a defendant admitting legal responsibility for an offence.
Includes
Guilty plea with any of the following outcomes:
—Conviction recorded and penalty imposed
—Conviction recorded and no penalty imposed
—No conviction recorded and penalty imposed
—No conviction recorded and no penalty imposed
ExcludesGuilty finding by court (coded to 111)
Committal for sentence (coded to 212)
120
Acquittal
Acquittal is a method of adjudicated charge finalisation where a court, sitting in its original jurisdiction, determines that the accusation of an offence is not proved.
Excludes
Death of defendant (coded to 310)
121
Not guilty finding
Not guilty finding is a method of adjudicated charge finalisation resulting from a jury or member of the judiciary determining that a defendant is not legally responsible for an offence.
Includes
Acquitted by jury at direction of judge (except on the grounds of insanity)Excludes
Not guilty finding on grounds of insanity (coded to 122)
122
Not guilty finding on grounds of insanity
Not guilty finding on grounds of insanity is a method of adjudicated charge finalisation resulting from a jury or member of the judiciary determining that a defendant is not legally responsible for an offence, due to unsoundness of mind at the time the offence was committed.
Excludes
Not guilty finding (coded to 121)
200
Transfer between Court Levels Finalisation
Transfer between court levels finalisation is a method of finalisation resulting from a court, sitting in its original jurisdiction, transferring a charge to another level of court, also sitting in its original jurisdiction, for hearing or sentencing.
Excludes
The transfer of a charge to another geographical court location within the same level of court (out of scope—does not count as finalisation)
210
Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to district court
Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to district court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a charge registered in a court of summary jurisdiction being transferred to a district court for hearing or sentencing.
211
Committal for trial
Committal for trial is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction committing a charge to be heard and determined by a district court.
Excludes
Committal for sentence from a court of summary jurisdiction to a district court (coded to 212)
Non-committed transfer (coded to 219)
212
Committal for sentence
Committal for sentence is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction committing a charge to be sentenced by a district court.
219
Non-committed transfer
Non-committed transfer is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction directly transferring a charge to a district court for hearing or sentencing, but not by committal proceedings.
Excludes
Committal for trial or sentence from a court of summary jurisdiction to a district court (coded to 211 or 212)
220
Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to supreme court
Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to supreme court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a charge registered in a court of summary jurisdiction being transferred to a supreme court for hearing or sentencing.
221
Committal for trial
Committal for trial is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction committing a charge to be heard and determined by a supreme court.
Excludes
Committal for sentence from a court of summary jurisdiction to a supreme court (coded to 222)
Non-committed transfer (coded to 229)
222
Committal for sentence
Committal for sentence is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction committing a charge to be sentenced by a supreme court.
229
Non-committed transfer
Non-committed transfer is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction directly transferring a charge to a supreme court for hearing or sentencing, but not by committal proceedings.
Excludes
Committal for trial or sentence from a court of summary jurisdiction to a supreme court (coded to 221 or 222)
230
Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to Childrens Court of Queensland
Transfer from court of summary jurisdiction to Childrens Court of Queensland is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a charge registered in a court of summary jurisdiction being transferred to the Childrens Court of Queensland for hearing or sentencing.
231
Committal for trial
Committal for trial is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction committing a charge to be heard and determined by the Childrens Court of Queensland.
Excludes
Committal for sentence from a court of summary jurisdiction to the Childrens Court of Queensland (coded to 232)
Non-committed transfer (coded to 239)
232
Committal for sentence
Committal for sentence is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction committing a charge to be sentenced by the Childrens Court of Queensland.
239
Non-committed transfer
Non-committed transfer is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a court of summary jurisdiction directly transferring a charge to the Childrens Court of Queensland for hearing or sentencing, but not by committal proceedings.
Excludes
Committal for trial or sentence from a court of summary jurisdiction to the Childrens Court of Queensland (coded to 231 or 232)
240
Transfer from district court, supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland to court of summary jurisdiction
Transfer from district court, supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland to court of summary jurisdiction is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a district court, supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland remitting a charge to a court of summary jurisdiction for hearing, sentencing or re-committal.
241
Transfer from district court to court of summary jurisdiction
Transfer from district court to court of summary jurisdiction is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a district court remitting a charge to a court of summary jurisdiction for hearing, sentencing or re-committal.
242
Transfer from supreme court to court of summary jurisdiction
Transfer from supreme court to court of summary jurisdiction is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a supreme court remitting a charge to a court of summary jurisdiction for hearing, sentencing or re-committal.
243
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to court of summary jurisdiction
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to court of summary jurisdiction is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from the Childrens Court of Queensland remitting a charge to a court of summary jurisdiction for hearing, sentencing or re-committal.
250
Transfer from district court to supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland
Transfer from district court to supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a district court transferring a charge to a supreme court or Childrens Court of Queensland.
251
Transfer from district court to supreme court
Transfer from district court to supreme court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a district court transferring a charge to a supreme court.
252
Transfer from district court to Childrens Court of Queensland
Transfer from district court to Childrens Court of Queensland is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a district court transferring a charge to the Childrens Court of Queensland.
260
Transfer from supreme court to district court or Childrens Court of Queensland
Transfer from supreme court to district court or Childrens Court of Queensland is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a supreme court transferring a charge to a district court or the Childrens Court of Queensland.
261
Transfer from supreme court to district court
Transfer from supreme court to district court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a supreme court transferring a charge to a district court.
262
Transfer from supreme court to Childrens Court of Queensland
Transfer from supreme court to Childrens Court of Queensland is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from a supreme court transferring a charge to the Childrens Court of Queensland.
270
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to district court or supreme court
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to district court or supreme court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from the Childrens Court of Queensland transferring a charge to a district court or a supreme court.
271
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to district court
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to district court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from the Childrens Court of Queensland transferring a charge to a district court.
272
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to supreme court
Transfer from Childrens Court of Queensland to supreme court is a method of finalisation by transfer between court levels resulting from the Childrens Court of Queensland transferring a charge to a supreme court.
290
Transfer between court levels nec
Transfer between court levels nec is a method of finalisation by transfer resulting from a court, sitting in its original jurisdiction, transferring a charge to another court, also sitting in its original jurisdiction, for hearing or sentencing, and where this cannot be classified under 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 or 270.