Criminal Defence Investigations help an accused person's attorney test the state's case by finding witnesses, checking alibis and reviewing evidence. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Outline the charge and court date and get defence investigation quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Alibi checks. CCTV, records and witnesses confirming where the accused was.
- Witness tracing. Finding and interviewing defence witnesses.
- Evidence review. Checking the docket contents the attorney obtains.
- Scene work. Photos, measurements and timing at the scene.
Who It Helps
Defence attorneys and advocates, and accused people or families acting through their attorney.
What to Send First
- The charge and the court date.
- Your attorney's details.
- What needs to be checked.
Do not upload screenshots, intimate images, passwords or documents through the request form. The investigator will tell you what to keep and how to hand it over.
How It Works
- Instruction. The investigator is instructed by, and reports to, the attorney.
- Plan. Tasks are agreed against the trial timeline.
- Investigation. Witnesses, records and the scene are examined.
- Report. Findings go to the attorney for the defence strategy.
Limits
Investigators must not contact state witnesses improperly, interfere with evidence or access records without legal authority. Work is done through the attorney, and the outcome of a trial cannot be guaranteed.
Criminal Defence Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation with the attorney | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R2,000 per hour |
| Alibi or witness tracing task | R3,500 - R15,000 |
| Defence investigation, per case | R10,000 - R50,000+ |
| Court attendance, per day | R5,000 - R15,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your defence rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Seriousness of the charge. Complex trials need more work.
- Number of witnesses. Each interview adds time.
- Time to trial. Short deadlines may cost more.
- Court attendance. Testimony days are charged separately.
Criminal Defence Investigations FAQs
Does the investigator work for me or my attorney?
Usually for the attorney, so the work stays within the defence team and privilege.
Can an investigator get the police docket?
Your attorney requests docket access through the court process. The investigator works with what the attorney obtains.
Can an investigator speak to state witnesses?
Only with care and through the attorney. Improper contact can harm the case.
When should I instruct an investigator?
As early as possible, while CCTV and witness memories are still available.
Related Services
Request criminal defence investigation quotes through Private Investigators South Africa and have your attorney compare the proposals.
Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
Criminal Defence Investigations. Describe what you need once and get the best quote, fast.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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