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Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999

253BOnus of proof regarding lawful authority, lawful excuse or reasonable excuse

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253B Onus of proof regarding lawful authority, lawful excuse or reasonable excuse

In any proceedings for an offence against a provision of this Part, the onus of proving that a person had lawful authority, a lawful excuse or a reasonable excuse (as referred to in the provision) lies with the defendant.

s 253B: Ins 2016 No 47, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2018 No 74, Sch 1 [4].

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