47DConditional release of contemnor

#### 47D Conditional release of contemnor 47D Conditional release of contemnor > > (1) The Commissioner may, by order, release a contemnor detained under section 47C at any time before the contemnor is brought before the Supreme Court. > > > (2) The release must be subject to the condition that the contemnor appear before the Supreme Court. > > > (3) The release may be made subject to other conditions, as determined by the Commissioner, including the following, to ensure the appearance of the contemnor before the Supreme Court— > > > > > (a) the provision of sureties by the contemnor, > > > > > (b) the surrender of a passport held by the contemnor, > > > > > (c) a requirement relating to the residence of the contemnor and regular reporting by the contemnor to the Commissioner. > > > (4) The Commissioner may, from time to time, make an order to amend, revoke or add to the conditions. > > > (5) A contemnor who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a condition to which the release of the contemnor is subject is guilty of an offence. > > > > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both. > > **s 47D:** Ins 2022 No 55, Sch 2\[11\].