---
title: "Prepare a draft Crown Case Statement, index and witness list for a Supreme Court of New South Wales trial"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/prepare-a-draft-crown-case-statement-index-and-witness-list-for-a-suprem"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A20-B15-4"
practice_area: "Criminal Law"
tier: "green"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NSW"]
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Prepare a draft Crown Case Statement, index and witness list for a Supreme Court of New South Wales trial

> Prepare a draft Crown Case Statement, index and witness list from the brief.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/prepare-a-draft-crown-case-statement-index-and-witness-list-for-a-suprem  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Criminal Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Green: AI drafts, lawyer checks |
| How AI is used | Prepare a draft Crown Case Statement, index and witness list from the brief. |
| What the lawyer must review | Check every witness and document against the brief. Paragraph 9B allows this use. It does not allow a generated witness statement. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

Practice Note SC Gen 23 paragraph 9B allows generative AI for a chronology, index or witness list in a Supreme Court of New South Wales proceeding. The lawyer still checks every date and document against the file. Paragraph 9A restricts suppressed material and material subject to a Harman obligation. Paragraph 9B also allows a brief or a draft Crown Case Statement.

- What the AI does: Prepare a draft Crown Case Statement, index and witness list from the brief.
- What the lawyer does: Check every witness and document against the brief. Paragraph 9B allows this use. It does not allow a generated witness statement.
- Basis: Checked against the linked public source on 10 October 2026.
- Written for: NSW

## Notes

- Forum: Supreme Court of New South Wales. Document: Draft Crown Case Statement, index and witness list.
- Main AI risk: Practice Note SC Gen 23 paragraph 9B allows generative AI for a chronology, index or witness list in a Supreme Court of New South Wales proceeding. The lawyer still checks every date and document against the file. Paragraph 9A restricts suppressed material and material subject to a Harman obligation. Paragraph 9B also allows a brief or a draft Crown Case Statement.

## Sources

- [Supreme Court of NSW: Practice Note SC Gen 23](https://supremecourt.nsw.gov.au/documents/Practice-and-Procedure/Practice-Notes/general/current/PN_SC_Gen_23.pdf) (checked 2026-10-10)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/prepare-a-draft-crown-case-statement-index-and-witness-list-for-a-suprem/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.*