How Pacific Matters Work
Devices can be collected or imaged on site by arrangement, or sent by tracked courier. Cloud and Microsoft 365 data can be collected remotely. Chain of custody is documented from the first point of contact with the evidence. Disclosure and report reviews are done securely and remotely, so there is no wait for travel.
Every examination is carried out by an IACIS-certified examiner (CFCE, ICMDE). You receive a written estimate before any work begins.
Working in the Pacific Islands
We fly from Brisbane and can usually attend in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga or the Cook Islands within 24–48 hours, depending on the matter. Travel is charged at cost and included in your written estimate.
Our examiner has worked with PNG’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, given evidence in the PNG National Court, and supported government and police investigation units across the Pacific. Disclosure reviews and cloud collection can be done remotely, so there is no wait for travel.
Fiji
We prepare evidence for matters before the Magistrates Courts and the High Court in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa, and can support the Fiji Police Force, FICAC and other government investigators.
Samoa
We prepare evidence for matters before the District Court and Supreme Court in Apia, and can support the Samoa Police Service and government investigators.
Tonga
We prepare evidence for matters before the Magistrate’s Court and Supreme Court in Nuku‘alofa, and can support Tonga Police and government investigators.
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands legal system is closely linked to New Zealand’s, and our examiner has given evidence in New Zealand’s High Court, District Court and Family Court. We prepare evidence for matters before the High Court of the Cook Islands in Rarotonga.
Every report states our duty to the court.
Services for Pacific Clients
Courts and Tribunals
We prepare evidence for matters in:
- →Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court of Fiji
- →Magistrates' Courts of Fiji
- →Employment Relations Court of Fiji
- →Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Samoa
- →District Court of Samoa
- →Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Tonga
- →Magistrates' Court of Tonga
- →High Court and Court of Appeal of the Cook Islands
Expert reports are prepared to meet the requirements of the relevant court, and we can give evidence remotely where the court allows it.
Pacific Islands FAQs
Have you worked in the Pacific before?+
Yes. Our examiner has worked with PNG’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, given evidence in the PNG National Court and supported government and police units across the Pacific.
How quickly can you attend in the Pacific Islands?+
Usually within 24–48 hours, depending on the matter.
Can the work be done remotely?+
Much of it can: disclosure reviews, cloud and email collection, and evidence by video link where the court allows it.