20ASerious offender unable to engage legal representative in community safety order proceedings—matters court may take into account in determining whether circumstances beyond offender’s control

#### 20A Serious offender unable to engage legal representative in community safety order proceedings—matters court may take into account in determining whether circumstances beyond offender’s control For the purposes of paragraph 395.34(3)(a) of the Code, the following matters are prescribed as matters that a Supreme Court of a State or Territory may take into account in determining whether circumstances are beyond a serious offender’s control in relation to a community safety order proceeding: (a) the offender’s financial circumstances; (b) whether the offender has engaged in unreasonable conduct during the proceeding that has contributed to the offender’s inability to afford any or all of the costs and expenses of obtaining legal representation for the proceeding; (c) whether the offender has made any efforts to obtain legal aid or legal assistance, and the outcomes of any such efforts; (d) any other matter that the Court considers relevant.