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Evidence Act 1977
sec.78Definitions for div 5
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### sec.78 Definitions for div 5
In this division—
conviction does not include—
a conviction that has been set aside or quashed; or
where the person convicted of an offence has been granted a pardon in respect of that offence, such a conviction;
and the term convicted has a corresponding meaning.
court means any court of Queensland, of the Commonwealth or of any other State or Territory but does not include a court martial.
s 78 amd 1995 No. 58 s 4 sch 1
- (a) a conviction that has been set aside or quashed; or
- (b) where the person convicted of an offence has been granted a pardon in respect of that offence, such a conviction;