Ticketing for public nuisance offences in Queensland: An evaluation of the 12-month trial

Paul Mazerolle, Meredith McHugh, Robin Fitzgerald, Jennifer Sanderson, Travis Anderson-Bond, Matthew Manning

Research output: Other OutputsRGC 64A - Other outputspeer-review

Abstract

This report presents the findings from an evaluation of a 12-month trial of ticketing for public nuisance offences by the Queensland Police Service. The trial commenced on 1 January, 2009 in Townsville and South Brisbane QPS Districts. This evaluation report addresses the effectiveness of ticketing with respect to the diversion of offenders from the criminal justice system, the cost effectiveness of ticketing over other police actions, and the unintended or negative implications of ticketing for offenders and the criminal justice system.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherQueensland Police Service
Number of pages238
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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