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Victims Register

Registering with the Victims Register

Who is eligible to be placed on the Victims Register?

To be eligible for registration, a person must be:

  • the actual victim of an offence of violence or sexual offence for which an offender has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment;
  • an immediate family member of a victim who has died as a direct result of an offence of violence;
  • a parent or guardian of a victim of an offence of violence or sexual offence who has a legal incapacity or who is under 18 years.

Who is considered to be an 'immediate family member'?

The Corrective Services Act 2006 defines 'immediate family member' as a person's spouse, de facto, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, grandparent or legal guardian.

Can a victim nominate another person to register on their behalf?

Yes. If a victim of crime would prefer that someone else, such as a friend or family member (called a nominee), receive the information about the offender on their behalf, they should indicate this when applying for inclusion on the Register.

Can anyone else register?

A person who does not meet the registration criteria may be considered for placement on the Victims Register if the person can demonstrate:

  • a documented history of violence against them by the offender; or
  • that their life or physical safety may be endangered due to a connection to the offence for which an offender has been imprisoned.

Applications submitted under this category will only be accepted for registration in certain circumstances. Information provided to applicants registered under this category may be limited to the actual release date of an offender.

What happens to an application to register once it is submitted to the Victims Register?

The Victims Register will assess a person's eligibility for registration and may seek further information or clarification from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Queensland Police Service or the Magistrates Court.

Once an application has been approved and processed, the registered person will receive a letter confirming their registration. This letter will also provide information about the offender's sentence, release eligibility dates and the correctional centre in which the offender is currently accommodated.

The Victims Register will inform registered victims if the offender experiences a change in his or her location, release dates, or if the offender lodges an application for parole. Information is provided after a change has taken place.

Last Updated: 05 July 2007