121Deferred sentence orders—explanation and official notice

121 Deferred sentence orders—explanation and official notice (1) If the court makes a deferred sentence order for the offender, the court must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to explain to the offender in general terms (and in language the offender can readily (a) the nature and conditions of the order and the offender’s bail under the Bail Act 1992; and (b) the offender’s obligations under the order and the Bail Act 1992; and (2) As soon as practicable after the court makes the deferred sentence order, the court must ensure that written notice of the order, together with a copy of the order, is given to the offender. Note 1 The offender must also be given written notice of any bail conditions (see Bail Act 1992, s 34). (3) Failure to comply with this section does not invalidate the deferred