24BRevocation of election by accused person — multiple trials

24B Revocation of election by accused person — multiple trials

(1) An election by an accused person in relation to the mode of trial is taken to be revoked if:

(a) an order is made for charges against the accused person to be tried separately; or

(b) an order is made for jointly charged accused persons to be tried separately.

(2) If an election is taken to be revoked under subrule (1), an accused person may, as soon as practicable:

(a) make a fresh election in relation to any charge or charges the subject of the order; or

(b) decide to make no election in relation to any charge or charges the subject of the order.

(3) If an accused person does not make an election or decision mentioned in subrule (2), the Registrar must issue a fresh notice to the accused person in accordance with rule 23, in relation to any charge or charges the subject of the order.