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title: "Check the prosecution's pre-trial notice against the statutory list"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/check-the-prosecution-s-pre-trial-notice-against-the-statutory-list"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A20-WR20261022-8"
practice_area: "Criminal Law"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Check the prosecution's pre-trial notice against the statutory list

> Against section 142, mark whether the prosecution's notice contains each item the section lists, and do not write a missing item. The notice is for the purposes of section 141(1)(a).…

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Criminal Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Against section 142, mark whether the prosecution's notice contains each item the section lists, and do not write a missing item. The notice is for the purposes of section 141(1)(a). Section 141 was not opened, so do not state when the notice is due. The items are: a copy of the indictment; a statement of facts; a copy of the statement of each witness whose evidence the prosecutor proposes to adduce; a copy of any recorded statement intended to be adduced, in accordance with Division 3 of Part 4B of Chapter 6; a copy of a transcript of an audio or visual recording if the prosecutor proposes to adduce that transcript, which the section's note says does not require transcripts of recorded statements within the meaning of section 289D unless the prosecutor proposes to adduce those transcripts; a copy of each document whose contents are to be adduced; a copy or outline of any summary to be adduced; a copy of any exhibit to be adduced; a copy of any chart or explanatory material to be adduced; each relevant expert report if an expert is to be called; a copy of information, documents or other things from investigators, or otherwise in the prosecutor's possession, that would reasonably be regarded as relevant to the prosecution or the defence and have not otherwise been disclosed; a list identifying relevant material the prosecutor is aware of that is in neither party's possession, and where the prosecutor believes it is; a copy of information in the prosecutor's possession relevant to the reliability or credibility of a prosecution witness; a copy of anything in the prosecutor's possession that would reasonably be regarded as adverse to the accused's credit; and a list identifying the statements of the witnesses the prosecutor proposes to call. The regulations may provide for the form of the statement of facts. Those regulations were not opened. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer decides whether each item is present, whether something would reasonably be regarded as relevant or as adverse to credit, and what if anything is still to be sought. This is a check of the prosecution notice, not a certificate under the prosecution guidelines. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Trace relied-on content to independent sources and check for relevant material the output has missed.

- What the AI does: Against section 142, mark whether the prosecution's notice contains each item the section lists, and do not write a missing item. The notice is for the purposes of section 141(1)(a). Section 141 was not opened, so do not state when the notice is due. The items are: a copy of the indictment; a statement of facts; a copy of the statement of each witness whose evidence the prosecutor proposes to adduce; a copy of any recorded statement intended to be adduced, in accordance with Division 3 of Part 4B of Chapter 6; a copy of a transcript of an audio or visual recording if the prosecutor proposes to adduce that transcript, which the section's note says does not require transcripts of recorded statements within the meaning of section 289D unless the prosecutor proposes to adduce those transcripts; a copy of each document whose contents are to be adduced; a copy or outline of any summary to be adduced; a copy of any exhibit to be adduced; a copy of any chart or explanatory material to be adduced; each relevant expert report if an expert is to be called; a copy of information, documents or other things from investigators, or otherwise in the prosecutor's possession, that would reasonably be regarded as relevant to the prosecution or the defence and have not otherwise been disclosed; a list identifying relevant material the prosecutor is aware of that is in neither party's possession, and where the prosecutor believes it is; a copy of information in the prosecutor's possession relevant to the reliability or credibility of a prosecution witness; a copy of anything in the prosecutor's possession that would reasonably be regarded as adverse to the accused's credit; and a list identifying the statements of the witnesses the prosecutor proposes to call. The regulations may provide for the form of the statement of facts. Those regulations were not opened.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer decides whether each item is present, whether something would reasonably be regarded as relevant or as adverse to credit, and what if anything is still to be sought. This is a check of the prosecution notice, not a certificate under the prosecution guidelines.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Mark only the items section 142 lists. Do not add a time limit from section 141.
2. Do not require a transcript of a recorded statement within section 289D unless the prosecutor proposes to adduce that transcript.
3. Leave relevance and credit for the lawyer where the papers do not make them obvious.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW), section 142 — Prosecution's notice](https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/cpa1986188/s142.html) (checked 2026-10-22)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/check-the-prosecution-s-pre-trial-notice-against-the-statutory-list/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*