QLD Police Protection hearing

[RileyF]

Hi!

I am the aggrieved in a DVO application submitted by the police. Respondent is contesting and there is a hearing coming up.
I’m of the understanding that my solicitor on the day is a police prosecutor, do they cross examine on my behalf the same as how a lawyer would?

 

[Rod]

I’m of the understanding that my solicitor on the day is a police prosecutor

Sort of. They listen to you but are not obliged to act on your instructions like a solicitor.

do they cross examine on my behalf the same as how a lawyer would?

yes

 

[RileyF]

Sort of. They listen to you but are not obliged to act on your instructions like a solicitor.



yes

Thank you for clarifying this for me.

For example, if there are some untruths/discrepancies in the respondents affidavit, would I voice this to the police prosecutor and they would then be able to question the respondent for me?

Sorry if these are stupid questions, I am absolutely clueless with how the courts/this dv hearing process works!

 

[Rod]

would I voice this to the police prosecutor and they would then be able to question the respondent

Yes, and yes.