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Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005
134Operation of ancillary and restitution orders
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134 Operation of ancillary and restitution orders
(1) In this section:
finalised—proceedings in relation to an appeal are finalised if—
(a) the appeal is dismissed, withdrawn or struck out or ends without
a retrial being ordered and the period for making any further
appeal against that decision ends; or
(b) if a retrial is ordered—the proceedings on the retrial are finalised
within the meaning of paragraph (a).
relevant order means—
(a) an ancillary order under—
(i) section 18 (Non-conviction orders—ancillary orders); or
(ii) section 58 (Ancillary orders relating to offences taken into
account in sentencing); or
(b) a reparation order.
(2) A relevant order takes effect on the day after—
(a) the end of the period for appealing against the conviction or
finding of guilt to which the relevant order relates; or
(b) if an appeal in relation to the conviction or finding of guilt is
made within the period for making the appeal—the day
proceedings in relation to the appeal are finalised.
(3) However, an appeal court may, on application or its own initiative, if
satisfied it is in the interests of justice, order that a relevant order take
effect on a stated day earlier than the day fixed under subsection (2).
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(4) A court may, on application or its own initiative, by order, give such
directions as it considers appropriate for—
(a) the custody of property to which a relevant order relates; or
(b) the giving of security, with or without sureties, for payment of
an amount under a relevant order.
(5) If a conviction or finding of guilt is set aside—
(a) any relevant order to which the conviction or finding of guilt
relates is set aside; and
(b) an appeal court may make any order it considers appropriate in
the interests of justice consequent on any order given under
subsection (4).
(6) An application under this section may be made by the director of
public prosecutions or a person whose interests are affected by a
relevant order.
(7) This section is subject to section 61 (Reopening proceedings to
correct penalty errors).