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Criminal Code Act 1983
349Demurrer
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349 Demurrer
(1) When an accused person demurs only and does not plead any plea
the court is to proceed to hear and determine the matter forthwith.
(2) If the demurrer is overruled he is to be called upon to plead to the
(3) When an accused person pleads and demurs together it is in the
discretion of the court whether the plea or demurrer shall be first
disposed of.
(4) No joinder in demurrer is necessary.