47EReview by Supreme Court

47E Review by Supreme Court

47E Review by Supreme Court

(1) A contemnor who has not been released by the Commissioner under section 47D, or whose release is subject to conditions, may apply to the Supreme Court for a review of—

(a) the decision not to release, or the failure to release, the contemnor, or

(b) the terms of the conditions.

(2) The Supreme Court may affirm or set aside the following—

(a) a decision by the Commissioner not to release the contemnor,

(b) a condition imposed by the Commissioner on the release of the contemnor.

(3) The Supreme Court may make an order that the Commissioner may make in relation to the detention or release of the contemnor, including if the Commissioner has not made a decision about the release of the contemnor within a reasonable time.

(4) An order made under subsection (3) is taken to be an order of the Commissioner.

s 47E: Ins 2022 No 55, Sch 2[11].