The People we work with
The ODPP is one part of the criminal justice system in Western Australia. We work with:
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Victims of crime.
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Prosecution witnesses.
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Courts and the Judiciary.
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WA Police Force.
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Accused persons and their legal representatives.
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The media.
Our Commitment to you
The ODPP is committed to delivering a prosecution service of excellence. We are dedicated to:
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Providing the State with an independent, effective, fair and just prosecution service.
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Applying the highest ethical and professional standards in prosecuting without fear or favour.
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Dealing with everyone with fairness, respect and consistency.
The Prosecution Service and you
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Victims of crime.
We will recognise your special needs and will ensure that you are well informed about the prosecution process. -
Prosecution witnesses.
We will ensure that you are well informed about the prosecution process and will endeavour to minimise any inconvenience occasioned by your attendance at court. -
Courts and the Judiciary.
We will strive to present prosecutions in an efficient and timely manner and to work cooperatively in developing initiatives to improve the criminal justice process. -
WA Police Force.
We will work with the WA Police Force in facilitating the efficient collection, processing and presentation of evidence to the Courts. -
Accused persons and their legal representatives.
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The media.
We will keep you informed about our role and will assist you in the accurate reporting of criminal prosecutions.
Our Standards
We aim to:
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Show courtesy and respect to you at all times.
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Manage sensitive and personal information with the utmost consideration of the individuals and agencies affected.
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Supply you with accurate information in a timely manner.
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Promptly answer your telephone calls.
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Promptly respond to your correspondence.
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Have staff available to you between at least 8.00am and 5.00pm each weekday.
Monitoring of Service Standards
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We will continuously monitor our performance and obtain feedback from you to improve our services.
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We will report to you by:
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Responding to your suggestions or complaints.
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Continually updating our information brochures.
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Providing relevant information in our Annual Report.
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