66114 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

66114 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: How long on average does it take to dispose of a criminal case in the District Court; how long did this take one year ago?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I refer the Member to table 1, attached, which provides data as at 30 September 2023 and 30 September 2024. Data for October 2024 is not yet available. This information is still being extracted and processed, and is subject to change due to operational updates and quality assurance processes. This data is expected to be finalised and available by mid-November 2024.