Costs in criminal matters

[56-000] Introduction
[56-020] Circumstances in which costs may be ordered
[56-040] Criminal Procedure Act 1986 grounds — public officer/prosecutor acting in a public capacity
[56-060] Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967 — certificate following acquittal or discharge
[56-080] Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007
[56-100] Suitors’ Fund Act 1951
[56-120] Time, quantum and reasons
[56-140] Further reading

The Judicial Commission of NSW, an independent statutory corporation, is part of the judicial arm of government. It was established by the Judicial Officers Act 1986.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which the Commission is based, and pay respect to their Elders past and present.