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Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005
83Imprisonment—written record of explanation
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83 Imprisonment—written record of explanation
(1) The court must ensure that a written record of the explanation under
section 82 is given to the offender or the offender’s lawyer as soon as
practicable after (but no later than 10 working days after the day) the
explanation is given under that section.
Example of written record
a copy of the transcript of the explanation
(2) Failure to comply with this section does not invalidate the sentence