A
criminal justice visa allows a person who is not an Australian
citizen or a valid visa holder and is accused of a crime or
otherwise required for the criminal justice process to remain or
arrive in the country while the proceedings are taking place,
without fear of being detained or deported.
Here is an outline of the rules when it comes to criminal
justice visas in Australia.
Who can be
issued with a criminal justice visa?
A criminal justice visa grants permission on temporary basis to
those involved in criminal proceedings who are not otherwise
legally permitted in Australia to stay or return pending the
finalisation of criminal cases.
These special purpose visas will normally be issued for:
