This article is to be used as a guide. For legal advice, call
out criminal
lawyers Sydney team to arrange a consultation.
A criminal justice visa is a visa available to those who
witnessed or were accused of a crime whilst in Australia on a
temporary visa, making their presence in the country lawful.
It is a special visa issued to those whose presence is required
for the criminal justice process who are not citizens or permanent
residents, which is granted on a temporary basis.
They are legislated under Subdivision D of Division 4 of the
Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
What is a Criminal Justice Visa and a Criminal Justice
Certificate?
To be issued with a Criminal Justice Visa (CJV), the responsible
agency is required to apply for a criminal justice certificate.
This agency may be the NSW Police, Office of the Director of Public
Prosecutions or Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public
Prosecutions.
