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Criminal Procedure Act 1986
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#### 13 Venue in indictment
13 Venue in indictment
> > (1) New South Wales is a sufficient venue for all places, whether the indictment is in the Supreme Court or any other court having criminal jurisdiction.
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> > (2) However, some district or place within, at or near which the offence is charged to have been committed must be mentioned in the body of the indictment.
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> > (3) Any such district or place is to be taken to be in New South Wales, and within the jurisdiction of the court, unless the contrary is shown.
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> **s 13 (previously s 60):** Renumbered 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[19\].