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Criminal Procedure Act 2004

Div 2Commencing and discontinuing a prosecution

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Division 2 — Commencing and discontinuing a prosecution 20. Who can commence prosecution 18 21. When prosecution can be commenced 19 22. Where prosecution may be commenced 19 23. Prosecution notice, formal requirements of 20 24. Prosecution notice, lodgment of 20 25. Discontinuing prosecution 21

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