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Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005
73Concurrent and consecutive sentences—fine default
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73 Concurrent and consecutive sentences—fine default
offences
(1) This section applies if the primary sentence is imposed in default of
payment of a fine.
(2) In the absence of a direction under subsection (3), the primary
sentence must be served—
(a) consecutively with an existing sentence in default of payment of
a fine; and
(b) concurrently with any other existing sentence.
(3) The court may direct that the primary sentence be served concurrently
or consecutively (or partly concurrently and partly consecutively)
with the existing sentence.
Imprisonment—concurrent and consecutive sentences Part 5.3