The People we work with
The ODPP is one part of the criminal justice system in Western Australia. We work with:
- Victims of crime.
- Prosecution witnesses.
- Courts and the Judiciary.
- WA Police Force.
- Accused persons and their legal representatives.
- The media.
Our Commitment to you
The ODPP is committed to delivering a prosecution service of excellence. We are dedicated to:
- Providing the State with an independent, fair and just prosecution service.
- Applying the highest ethical and professional standards in prosecuting without fear or favour.
- Dealing with everyone with fairness, dignity and respect.
The Prosecution Service and you
- 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.
We will be fair in all of our dealings with you. - 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:
- Show courtesy and respect to you at all times.
- Manage sensitive and personal information with the utmost consideration of the individuals and agencies affected.
- Supply you with accurate information in a timely manner.
- Promptly answer your telephone calls.
- Promptly respond to your correspondence.
- Have staff available to you between at least 8.00am and 5.00pm each weekday.
Monitoring of Service Standards
- We will continuously monitor our performance and obtain feedback from you to improve our services.
- We will report to you by:
- Responding to your suggestions or complaints.
- Continually updating our information brochures.
- Providing relevant information in our Annual Report.
