OPP Victoria

Not every case will go ahead. How does the Director of Public Prosecutions decide whether to discontinue a case? What is the test? How might this feel for victims? This week's featured video 'What is a discontinuance?' answers these questions. opp.vic.gov.au/what-is-a-disc…

This week's featured video is ‘Historical sexual offence cases’ which explores questions like 'why does it often take a long time for these cases to be reported?' And 'what are some of the issues that arise when investigating and prosecuting these cases?' bit.ly/3VsDi3K

There are many possible outcomes in a criminal case. Will every case go ahead? Do the charges stay the same? This week's featured video 'What happens after a case comes to the OPP?' answers these questions and more. bit.ly/3tx3fD6

This week's featured video is 'Meet Lucy the court support dog' where you can learn how Lucy supports victims and witnesses during the court process. opp.vic.gov.au/meet-lucy-vide…

This week's OPP featured video is 'Meet the people who prosecute serious crime in Victoria' which features the DPP, Chief Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecutors, an OPP lawyer and an OPP social worker. opp.vic.gov.au/meet-the-peopl…

This week's OPP featured video is 'The prosecution process in Victoria' which explains the main steps in the Victorian court process. bit.ly/3fqpM0G

The OPP will be featuring a new video each fortnight. This week's video 'What is the role of Office of Public Prosecutions' explains what it means to prosecute serious crime in Victoria. opp.vic.gov.au/what-is-the-ro…

In this unmissable session, Louis Andrews from the @OPP_Vic of Public Prosecutions provides an overview of changes to the substantive law surrounding sexual offences and provides you the knowledge to engage in these matters with confidence. #auslaw liv.asn.au/Web/Events/Eve…

The OPP recently released an 18-part video series to help the community better understand the prosecution process. We’ll be featuring a new video each fortnight. Watch the first video, 'Who does the OPP represent?' here: bit.ly/3cbbkZf

The OPP have released a statement in relation to the sentence imposed on Steven Cleary bit.ly/3BEx6yY

The OPP have released a media statement in response to a recent article from the Herald Sun. opp.vic.gov.au/opp-statement/

What is the role of the OPP within the Victorian criminal justice system? Take a look at our new website: opp.vic.gov.au/our-role/

The new OPP website includes information for victims and witnesses about support services, rights and entitlements, and what to expect if you go to court or give evidence: opp.vic.gov.au/victims-witnes…

Take a look at the new OPP video series – Examining the Prosecution Process. The videos provide victims, witnesses and the broader community with a different way to access information about the prosecution process: opp.vic.gov.au/video-gallery/

Our new website and 16 part video series – Examining the Prosecution Process – presented by Richard Roxburgh is now live at opp.vic.gov.au

Navigating the Prosecution Process will be launched today by the Attorney-General. The new OPP website and 16 part video series help victims, witnesses and the broader community to navigate the prosecution process. Live from 27 June.

The Office of Public Prosecutions is seeking a Principal Solicitor to join the External Agencies team. Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 25 November. Find the full position description here: bit.ly/3Fzzfuv #auslaw

The Office of Public Prosecutions is seeking a Solicitor to join the Proceeds of Crime team. Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday 23 November. Find the full position description here: bit.ly/3wB3cHq #auslaw

Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd has written an Opinion piece for The Age. theage.com.au/national/we-ne… This follows on from a paper the Director has written proposing a number of reforms. opp.vic.gov.au/getattachment/…

Director of Public Prosecutions Kerri Judd has spoken to The Age about a number of ways to address the backlog of court cases. theage.com.au/national/victo…