Sentencing Assessment Report (SAR) A Sentencing Assessment Report (SAR) is a formal document prepared by Community Corrections, part of Corrective Services NSW, to assist the court in determining an appropriate sentence for an offender. It provides verified information about the offender’s background, criminal history, and suitability for various sentencing options, including community-based orders. A SAR […]Continue reading
Where a plea of guilty is entered, but there is a dispute regarding matters beyond the essential elements of the offence, such as the extent of a victim’s injuries or the amount of compensation sought for property damage, those issues must be resolved by a contested hearing. For instance, a property owner may assert an […]Continue reading
Consideration of Additional Charges In proceedings relating to the principal offence, the prosecutor may file a document specifying other offences with which the offender has been charged but not convicted. These are offences the offender has indicated they wish the court to take into account during sentencing for the principal offence. The list of additional […]Continue reading
