Director of Public Prosecutions (Victoria)
Victorian Government representative for the prosecution of criminal offences / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is the person responsible for conducting criminal proceedings for indictable offences on behalf of the Monarch of Australia. The role of the DPP is supported by the Crown Prosecutors' Chambers, led by the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and the Office of Public Prosecutions.[2]
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Formed | 1983 (1983)[1] |
Jurisdiction | Victoria (Australia) |
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Parent agency | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
Website | http://opp.vic.gov.au |
Agency ID | PROV VA 2550 |
The role of DPP is an appointment made by the Governor of Victoria. Once appointed, they are responsible to the Attorney-General in relation to the exercise of their powers. It is the responsibilities of the DPP to ensure justice, fairness, that prosecutions are conducted in an effective, economic, and efficient manner, and that the prosecution system appropriately considers the concerns of victims of crime.[2] The current DPP, Kerri Judd KC, was appointed in 2018 to replace John Champion. She was the first female to be appointed the role.[3]