Potts Podium April 2021
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There are growing concerns within the legal profession about the length of time it is taking for trial listings in the Southport Courthouse. Bill Potts, Director at Potts Lawyers, states that one contributing factor is the recent legislative changes to maximum penalties for certain criminal offences, which has meant that more accused people seek to defend against allegations. Other members of the profession highlight resourcing difficulties and too few courtrooms and judges to service the Gold Coast area. Chief Judge Brian Devereaux has indicated that the Southport case load and court date availability is similar to that in Brisbane or...
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