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Guide to writing a reference for criminal matters

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This step-by-step guide will help you write a thorough and appropriate character reference to support your client at the Magistrates’ court.

Providing a character reference will reflect positively on your client, as will attending the hearing to support your client on the day.

The guide can also be used by other community members such as health practitioners or employers to support your client.

The content on the Workers’ Resource Hub is legal information for general guidance and not legal advice. The content on this webpage was last updated in August 2023. See full disclaimer and copyright notice.

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