Law and justice

Laws in the ACT Read ACT legislation and related information.

Law reforms Learn about law reforms that have recently been made into law or are in the process of becoming law.

Human rights in the ACT Learn about how your rights are protected and how to complain if your rights have been breached.

Consent laws A clear legal definition of consent has been added to the existing sexual assault laws. Understand the changes and how to practice affirmative consent.

Community based orders What you need to do if you are sentenced to a community-based order.

Detainees at the Alexander Maconochie Centre Information about being in custody at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) and how to visit and connect with detainees.

Parole Find out about the parole process, conditions of parole and what happens if you breach your parole.

About ACT Corrective Services We provide adult correctional services to people in custody and serving community-based orders. Read our policies, procedures and find out how to get in touch.

ACT Courts Learn about the supreme and magistrates courts of the ACT.

Understanding bail Learn about when someone is charged with an offence and then released on bail until their court case.

Sentencing  Learn about sentencing, types of sentences and how courts make sentencing decisions.

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Learn about the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Data on the criminal justice system Data and information sources about the ACT criminal justice system.

Youth justice and child protection Find services to protect young people at risk of harm and help for children who commit a crime or are likely to.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples justice services Find legal support services.

Legal support services. Where to get support for legal matters in the ACT.

Victim support services Victim Support ACT provides support for victims of crime and their families.

Rights of victims A Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime protects and promotes the rights of victims in the ACT.

Coercive control Coercive control is when a person hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. Learn the signs and where to get help.

No contact from detainees list Victims and other people can be on a no contact list to prevent contact from a detainee at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

When we contact victims about detainees We may contact victims to discuss their concerns about a detainee at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

The National Redress Scheme Learn about the Scheme and how to apply if you experienced institutional child sexual abuse.

About the restorative justice service Learn about what the restorative justice service is and how the service works.

Information for people who have been harmed Find out the benefits and what to expect if you participate in restorative justice as a person who has been harmed.

Information for people who have caused harm  Find out the benefits and what to expect if you participate in restorative justice as a person who has caused harm.