The Director The Director of Public Prosecutions is a statutory officer, independent of the Attorney General’s Department, who initiates and conducts criminal prosecutions in the Magistrates, District and Supreme courts of South Australia. The Director […]
We are responsible for prosecuting people who have been charged under South Australian laws with serious criminal offences, namely, major indictable offences. We also conduct summary trials in complex or sensitive matters and appeals from […]
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Following today’s Directions Hearing for R v Keogh, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Adam Kimber SC issued a brief media statement. “I understand the significant public interest in this matter” Mr Kimber said. “However, it is not appropriate that I make any public statement other than to confirm that this morning a date was set for a […]
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is the State’s public prosecution service. Established in 1992 by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991, the ODPP provides an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. We are committed to the highest ethical and professional standards and strive […]
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