Where to go, who is who, what to bring

15.1The list

Traffic and driving matters are commonly listed together; a self-represented offender should expect represented matters and matters with lawyers waiting to be called first. The practitioner briefs the client on the likely wait and on the value of observing driving matters before theirs, particularly the Judge's handling of s 10 applications that morning.

15.2What to bring for a s 111 sentence

The folder for a s 111 sentence differs from a possession folder in three items: the certificate of analysis, the program certificate, and the licence-need bundle. The licence itself is brought because, on conviction, it will be surrendered; the client who has left it at home creates a problem at the registry.

15.3The duty solicitor

The duty solicitor can advise on the day and will sometimes appear on a straightforward guilty plea. For a client who has prepared, the duty solicitor is a safety net rather than a substitute; for a client who arrives unprepared, the duty solicitor is the best available option and the client should be told to find them before the list starts.