Judges review their year in work

In 2019, a group of District Court Judges explored different aspects of law, their roles, and the experiences they bring to the bench.

Please note that the information in this section was correct as at the date of publication, however it may be subject to change over time.

Montage image of Judge T Gilbert, Judge P Sinclair, Judge E Paul, Judge P Callinicos and Judge B Morris.

How a sentence indication can offer certainty	The complexities of establishing fitness to stand trial
Judge Tom Gilbert explains sentence indications.		Judge Pippa Sinclair explains fitness to stand trial.
The value of communication assistants in sexual violence courts	Court tech matters go trans-Tasman
Judge Eddie Paul explains the use of communications assistants.		Judge Peter Callinicos talks about the Technical Committee.
Problem solving court: a community approach that works	Community Magistrates extend across the South Island
Judge Barbara Morris talks about the Personal Individual Needs Court.		Community Magistrates Sally O'Brien and Simon Heal talk about the growth of their work.

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