NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS EXAM | 2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE
| COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
What is a defended hearing? - ANSWER a trial in district court in front of jury
a trial in district held by sole judge
high court with jury
high court sole judge
what must you include in defended hearing? - ANSWER evidence by witness plus cross examination
Can you cover a bail hearing? - ANSWER no, they are suppressed
Cases not open to public ok to cover? - ANSWER no
Can you cover family or youth court? - ANSWER yes, but not recommended. lots you cannot say, risky
to publish without experience.
What must you include - ANSWER defendants : age, name, occupation, suburb of residence
judges names
police prosecutor
defence lawyer
charges
court where being held
date of hearing
| COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
What is a defended hearing? - ANSWER a trial in district court in front of jury
a trial in district held by sole judge
high court with jury
high court sole judge
what must you include in defended hearing? - ANSWER evidence by witness plus cross examination
Can you cover a bail hearing? - ANSWER no, they are suppressed
Cases not open to public ok to cover? - ANSWER no
Can you cover family or youth court? - ANSWER yes, but not recommended. lots you cannot say, risky
to publish without experience.
What must you include - ANSWER defendants : age, name, occupation, suburb of residence
judges names
police prosecutor
defence lawyer
charges
court where being held
date of hearing