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Criminal Procedure Act 2009
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170 Multiple charges or multiple accused on single indictment
(1) If an indictment contains more than one charge, the charges must be heard together unless an order is made under section 193 or 195.
(2) If an indictment names more than one accused, whether in the same charge or separate charges, the charge or charges against all accused must be tried together unless an order is made under section 193.
Part 5.3—Notifying accused of indictment