Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006
18AInterim detention order
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18A Interim detention order
18A Interim detention order
The Supreme Court may make an order for the interim detention of an offender if, in proceedings on an application for a continuing detention order, it appears to the Court—
(a) that the offender’s current custody (if any) will expire before the proceedings are determined, and
(b) that the matters alleged in the supporting documentation would, if proved, justify the making of an extended supervision order or continuing detention order.
s 18A: Ins 2013 No 4, Sch 1 [33]. Subst 2017 No 54, Sch 1 [42].