Editing Indictable offence (section)

==Australia==

In Australia, an indictable offence is more serious than a [[summary offence]], and one where the defendant has the right to [[jury trial|trial by jury]]. They include crimes such as [[murder]], [[rape]], and threatening or endangering life. The system is underpinned by various [[states and territories of Australia|state and territory]] acts and the ''[[Commonwealth Crimes Act 1914]]''.<ref name=ncc/><ref name=sahandbook/>

In [[South Australia]], [[New South Wales]], and [[Queensland]], indictable offences are further split into two categories: major indictable offences (including [[murder]], [[rape]], and threatening or endangering life) are heard in the state's Supreme Court, while minor indictable offences are heard in the District Court.<ref name=ncc>{{cite web| url= https://www.australiannationalcharactercheck.com.au/Indictable-Offence-Australia.html| title=Indictable Offence in Australia| website= Australian National Character Check}}</ref><ref name=sahandbook>{{cite web | title=Legal Help for all South Australians: Indictable Offences | website= | url=https://lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/print/ch13s04.php| publisher= [[Legal Services Commission of South Australia]] | access-date=28 July 2022}}</ref> In South Australia, minor indictable offences are generally heard in [[magistrates court]]s, although the defendant may elect to be heard in the District Court.<ref name=sahandbook/>