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Title :	Guide: Transferring to a local court closer to you
Description :	In some circumstances, the plaintiff (the person or company making a claim against you) will commence court action at a Local Court that is a fair distance away from you.
Subject :	Credit, Debt, Local Court
Author :	Consumer Credit Legal Centre of NSW
Date Modified :
Web Page :	http://www.cclcnsw.org.au/content/view/104/61/
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Title :	Debt recovery in the local court
Description :	If you are being threatened with court action over a debt it is useful to know what happens and if you can do something to stop court action.
Subject :	Credit, Debt, Local Court
Author :	Consumer Credit Legal Centre of NSW
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Web Page :	http://www.cclcnsw.org.au/content/view/64/61/
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Title :	Apprehended Violence Orders Practice and Procedure in the Local Court
Description :	Extract from Local Courts Practice and Procedure Manual 1999Contents: Introduction and definitions, Applying for an Apprehended Violence Order, Office Procedures, Warrants, Summons and OrdersThe Bail Act and apprehended violence matters Appeals, OffencesRegistration of interstate orders
Subject :	Apprehended violence orders, Community support services - Women, Domestic violence, Local Court, Police
Author :	Violence Against Women Specialist Unit
Date Modified :	2000-03-29
Web Page :	http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lc/dvlink.nsf/pages/lc_avo
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Title :	The Local Court
Description :	This page provides links to information about what the local court does, criminal matters at the local court, debt recovery, apprehended violence orders, neighbourhood dispute, coroner's court and contact details for the local court
Subject :	Apprehended violence orders, Crime, Debt, Domestic violence, Local Court
Author :	New South Wales Local Courts
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Web Page :	http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/local_courts/ ll_localcourts.nsf/pages/lc_aboutus
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Title :	Types of Penalties Imposed by the Local Court
Description :	When the Court finds you guilty of an offence, it must decide on a penalty. The penalty imposed by the Magistrate will be based upon the seriousness of the offence and your previous record and other important sentencing principles.
Subject :	Sentencing
Author :	New South Wales Local Court
Date Modified :	2002-10-08
Web Page :	http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/local_courts/ ll_localcourts.nsf/pages/lc_newwebsitetypesofpenaltiesimposed
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Title :	Court, Local Court - Legal Aid NSW
Description :	Legal Aid NSW: Local Court, criminal and civil matters
Subject :	Local Court
Author :	NSW Legal Aid Commission
Date Modified :	2003-01-16
Web Page :	http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=158
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Title :	Committals (Local Court) - Legal Aid NSW
Description :	Legal Aid NSW: Committals in Local Court
Subject :	Legal services
Author :	NSW Legal Aid Commission
Date Modified :	2002-04-12
Web Page :	http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=402
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Title :	Reviewing and appealing a local court decision - Legal Aid NSW
Description :	Legal Aid NSW: You have the right to apply to the local court to review a conviction, penalty or order made in your absence
Subject :	Courts
Author :	NSW Legal Aid Commission
Date Modified :	2002-06-11
Web Page :	http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=512
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Title :	Legal Aid NSW: This guide explains what to do if you have been charged or sent a summons for a criminal offence and have to go to a NSW Local Court
Description :	Legal Aid NSW: This guide explains what to do if you have been charged or sent a summons for a criminal offence and have to go to a NSW Local Court
Subject :	Courts
Author :	NSW Legal Aid Commission
Date Modified :	2003-10-28
Web Page :	http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=509
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Title :	Local Court: Legal Resources
Description :	The following resources are provided to help you prepare for court, or to understand the practices and procedures connected to court matters.
Subject :	Courts, Legal costs
Author :	NSW Local Courts
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Web Page :	http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/local_courts/ ll_localcourts.nsf/pages/lc_legalresources

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