Study finds MERIT participants far less likely to re-offend
The NSW Local Court diversion program known as MERIT, reduced re-offending among defendants by 21 per cent after 12 months, according to new research.
Out with the Magistrates, in with the Judges in title shake-up
The title of ‘Magistrate’ will be consigned to history in New South Wales and replaced with the title ‘Judge’, under changes announced by the state…
Michael Antrum appointed Deputy Chief Magistrate
Another new leadership appointment has been announced for the NSW Local Court, this time Michael Antrum as Deputy Chief Magistrate.
