The impact of going to court is different for everyone. After court you may experience a range of feelings and emotions and this is very normal.
Depending on the court’s decision, a criminal court case can have a number of different outcomes, but whether or not the accused person is found guilty, you can still get information and support.
On this website you can learn about:
Appeals
A guilty verdict is not always the end of the court process. Learn about how appeals work.
While the offender is in prison
Offenders may serve their sentence in a prison or youth justice centre in Victoria.
Parole
An offender serving a sentence in prison may apply for parole – conditional release into the community after they have served their non-parole period.
Post sentence scheme
The post sentence scheme monitors some serious sex and serious violent offenders after the end of their sentence to help reduce risks of reoffending in the community.
Victorian Victims Register
Victims can apply to receive updates about offenders who are sent to prison.
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