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Services Forensic criminology & court services

Forensic Criminology & Court Services

The human context.
Clearly presented.

Court matters involve people, circumstances and consequences that require careful examination. Cybareti provides forensic criminology support, including pre-sentence reports, assistance with victim impact statements and related court attendance by arrangement. The work is tailored to the matter, the instructions and the relevant professional remit.

WHO THIS IS FOR

For instructing attorneys and the individuals or families they represent.

WHEN TO ENGAGE CYBARETI

Start with the question
that needs an answer.

01

Preparing for sentencing

Develop an individualised criminological assessment of relevant personal history, circumstances and matters requiring the court’s consideration.

02

Explaining the impact of an offence

Support a victim impact statement that communicates the person’s own experience and its consequences.

03

Examining a professional question

Assess relevant behavioural, contextual or rehabilitation considerations within the practitioner’s competence and agreed scope.

04

Supporting the court process

Arrange professional briefing or court attendance, subject to instructions, availability and the needs of the matter.

THE DELIVERABLES

Work you can
put to use.

The assignment selects the outputs relevant to your decision. Scope, timing and fees are agreed before work begins.

01

Pre-sentence report

A matter-specific criminological report addressing the agreed questions and relevant circumstances, with its evidential basis and limitations identified.

02

Victim impact statement support

Assistance to structure a personal account of impact, preserving the individual’s voice and distinguishing it from expert opinion.

03

Supporting assessment material

Relevant interview information, reviewed records, corroboration and outstanding gaps reflected in the commissioned work.

04

Professional briefing or attendance

Discussion with the instructing attorney and, when separately agreed, attendance connected to the commissioned report or service.

HOW THE WORK TAKES SHAPE

Defined scope.
Clear next steps.

We clarify the instructions, examine relevant records and conduct appropriate interviews. Information is assessed in context and corroborated where possible. Independent professional findings remain distinct from advocacy and from a personal victim impact account.

01

Confirm the matter

Provide the service required, jurisdiction, matter stage, attorney’s details and relevant court dates.

02

Agree instructions and timing

Confirm suitability, information requirements, interviews, deliverables and any attendance.

03

Prepare and review

Complete the commissioned work, address material gaps and coordinate delivery with the instructing attorney.

The attorney of record is the primary commissioning contact for court-related work. This service does not replace legal advice or promise a particular court outcome. Specialist input outside the practitioner’s remit is separately considered.

DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Bring the matter into focus.

Enquire early with the matter stage and court dates. Sensitive case material should follow through the agreed confidential intake process.

+27 (76) 910 4905

Please do not send sensitive case, identity or candidate documents with an initial enquiry.