Defendants' Perceptions of the Investigation and Arrest Process

This research report presents the findings of a survey undertaken in May and June 1996 of nearly 500 defendants appearing on criminal charges in Queensland Magistrates Courts. Interviews for the survey were conducted by the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) research staff at Brisbane Central, Southport, Beenleigh, Ipswich, Maroochydore, Cairns and Rockhampton courts.