LAUNCH OF PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICE

Issued by: The Department of Justice

27 August 1997

BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE A joint project of the South African Ministry of Justice and the Vera Institute of Justice 120 Plein Street, 18th Floor Cape Town 8000 021 457 506 or 083 675 7552 tel 021 45 2783 fax verasa@iafrica.com

LAUNCH OF PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICE Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST 1997 11:00AM

AGENDA

• WELCOME

Mr Peter Festus, Chief Magistrate, Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court

• INTRODUCTION OF PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICE MEMBERS

Lukhanyo Zantsi, Bail Officer Kevin Daniels, Supervision Officer Jennifer Barker, Bail Officer Barry Gayiza, Supervision Officer

Mr Simeon George, Senior Magistrate, Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court

• THE PRETRIAL SERVICES DEMONSTRATION AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM: Goals of the Demonstration

ADV Dullah Omar, Minister of Justice

• DESIGN, PLANNING, AND OPERATION OF THE PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICE IN MITCHELLS PLAIN

Michelle India Baird, Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance

• DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS

Refreshments will be served following the launch.

For more information contact:

Ms Michelle India Baird (021) 401 1804 083 675 7552