MERIT Program Application (Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment)
NSW
A voluntary program that diverts people with drug dependency away from prison and into treatment before sentencing. Can result in a reduced sentence or no conviction if treatment is completed.
Official source
dcj.nsw.gov.auRelated topics
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Related forms
- Drug Court Application
- NSW Local Court — Application for Section 32 Mental Health DiversionSection 14 Application (formerly s 32 Mental Health Act)
- Affidavit (General / Sworn Statement)Form 59 (Federal Court); Form 40 (NSW UCPR); Form 2 (WA Magistrates); GFL affidavit (FCFCOA general federal law); FL affidavit (FCFCOA family law)
- Notice of Defence / Notice of Intention to Defend (Civil Claims)Form 8A (VIC); UCPR Form 6 (QLD); varies by state
- Default Judgment Application — Notice of Motion (Liquidated Claim)UCPR Form 38
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