What happens after my report, and do I have to attend a hearing?

The NSWRL and ACT Judiciary Time Frame Guidelines (last modified 6 February 2025) set this weekly timeline:

• Monday 11:00am: the Match Review Committee reviews the reports and sets the charge and grading.
• Tuesday 12:00pm: the confirmed charges and grading go to NSWRL, and the Community Judiciary administrator issues the official Notice of Charge to the player's club secretary.
• Wednesday 9:00am: the club returns the Notice of Plea.
• Wednesday 10:00am: the Referees Association and tribunal members are told whether match officials must attend a hearing. If no notice is received, officials are not required to attend.
• Wednesday 12:00pm: if no Notice of Plea has been returned, a guilty plea is entered automatically.
• Thursday from 6:00pm: the tribunal hears cases where the plea is not guilty or the grading is disputed. Grade 1, 2 and 3 offences are heard online (Microsoft Teams or Zoom), and Grade 4 offences may be heard at a central venue or online.
• Friday before 5:00pm: the club receives a Notice of Outcome. All verdicts, including not guilty findings, are recorded on MySideline.

NSWRL's Judiciary FAQ says a hearing is required regardless of the plea if the offence is Grade 4, is racial, or involves match official abuse.

Sources: https://clubhub.nswrl.com.au/support/solutions/articles/51000451402-judiciary-time-frame-guidelines and https://clubhub.nswrl.com.au/support/solutions/articles/51000467389-frequently-asked-questions-judiciary-code-of-conduct