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Criminal Code Act 1924
117Neglect to aid in arresting offenders
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117 Neglect to aid in arresting offenders
Any person who, having reasonable notice that he is required to assist any sheriff, justice, or police officer in arresting any person, or in preserving the peace, omits, without reasonable excuse, so to do, is guilty of a crime.
Charge: Neglecting to aid in the arrest of an offender [or preserving the peace].