6Conclusion of proceedings

#### 6 Conclusion of proceedings 6 Conclusion of proceedings > > (1) Proceedings for an offence conclude when a court finally disposes of the proceedings concerned. > > > (2) If a court convicts an accused person of an offence, and a sentence is to be imposed, proceedings for the offence do not conclude until the sentence has been imposed. > > > (3) The committal of a person for trial or sentence is not a conclusion of proceedings for an offence. > > > (4) If a person’s conviction or sentence for an offence is stayed on or before the conclusion of proceedings for an offence, the proceedings do not conclude while the stay is in force. > > > (5) The regulations may make further provision for the time at which proceedings for an offence are to be regarded as concluded and this section has effect subject to the regulations.