Crimes we prosecute
The Queensland Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) prosecutes serious crimes, also known as indictable offences across several categories.
- Homicide—murder, manslaughter, unlawful striking causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death
- Sexual offences—rape, sexual assault, indecent treatment of a child, repeated sexual conduct with a child and possession or distribution of child exploitation material.
- Violent offences—grievous bodily harm, wounding, serious assault, stalking, serious driving offences, robbery and coercive control.
- Property offences—fraud, stealing, arson, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and willful damage.
- Drug offences—producing, trafficking, supplying, and possessing dangerous drugs.
Additionally, we deal with other important offences such as breaches of bail conditions in cases under our responsibility, weapons offences and corruption.
The ODPP works with victims who are witnesses in a serious criminal offence matter. We also work with people who are not victims, but are witnesses to the serious crime.
We understand that the term "victim" is important in how we support and speak with you. Before someone is found guilty in court, the term "complainant" is used when referring to a victim of crime who is giving evidence as a witness. This is because under the law every person is innocent until proven guilty.
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Our victim liaison service ensures victims and witnesses receive timely information about the criminal justice process and access to the support they need.