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If you have a legal problem in NSW, Legal Aid NSW is here to help you.
Legal Aid NSW resources
Going to court: A guide to the Local Court
This brochure explains what to do if you have received a Court Attendance Notice for a criminal offence and have to go to a Local Court in New South Wales.
Police powers: Your rights and responsibilities
This brochure helps you understand police powers and what rights and responsibilities you have in different situations.
Forms - A criminal charge
This page has the instructions, sample forms and other documents in this topic.