Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday 26 May 2021

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY 26 MAY 2021

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before the COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL
Criminal Jurisdiction
9:30 a.m
For Directions Hearing
CJW v State of Tasmania

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston and Risdon Prison Complex
Cecil Maurice Mabb

For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston and Launceston Reception Prison
Kyam Keith Broadby

For Mention via video link Risdon Prison Complex
MJP

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
11:00am
For Trial
Brendan Edward Cotter
(Part-heard)

For Bail Consent
TJR
AWK

4:00pm
For Directions Hearing via video link to Court 1, Burnie Supreme Court, and PWR, Cameron Street Launceston
TLR
Kaydon Poole
Dane Ronald Pyke
Mark Bruce Whitney

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Civil Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing
McCarthy v Saltwood Pty Ltd

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice MARTIN
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
For Bail Application
Shannon Matthew Pursell
Leo Triffett

For Bail Application via video-link
Keith Wayne Woods

2:15 p.m.
For Bail Application
Jacob Mark Pearce

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
2:00p.m.
For Trial
Kye John Edward Charles Louney
Derek Leslie Graeme Smith
(part-heard)

4:15pm
For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Max Elliott Waymouth

For Application
Kye Scott James

LAUNCESTON

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Risdon Prison Complex
Cecil Maurice Mabb

For Directions Hearing via video link from Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart and Launceston Reception Prison
Kyam Keith Broadby

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Acting Justice MARSHALL
Criminal Jurisdiction
10:00a.m.
For Trial
Brett Julian Robinson-Stacey
(part-heard)

4:15p.m.
For Bail Application
Joshua John Pearce

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice PORTER
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:15pm
For Sentence via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Max Elliott Waymouth

Magistrates Court 2 Burnie
Before Associate Justice HOLT
10:00A.M.
For Hearing
Barry Tasman Sharman v Vernon Wayne Lawson
and Heather Yvonne Jones as executors of the
estate of Raymond John Jones and ors

The Supreme Court of Tasmania, presided over by Justice Pearce, heard a directions hearing in the case of CJW versus the State of Tasmania. The nature of the dispute involved a criminal matter, with CJW contesting charges brought forth by the State. The hearing took place at Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart, with virtual connections to Launceston and the Risdon Prison Complex.

The legal issues before the court required clarification on procedural aspects and the setting of a clear course of action for the upcoming trial. The court had to determine the admissibility of certain evidence and the scheduling of further hearings, ensuring that the rights of the defendant were protected while also advancing the interests of justice.

Justice Pearce outlined the court's reasoning, noting that certain evidence was to be excluded due to procedural errors in its collection, thereby protecting the defendant's rights. The court then set a timeline for the remaining pre-trial activities and scheduled the trial to proceed as per the new directives. The decision balanced the need for a fair trial with the procedural safeguards mandated by law.

The court's final orders included the exclusion of specific evidence, the rescheduling of hearings, and the setting of a firm date for the commencement of the trial, ensuring all parties were aware of the forthcoming steps in the proceedings.

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Orders of the court

Background to the litigation

Evidence Before The Court

Reasons for decision

Legal Principle Established