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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991
81ERecorded statement—represented accused person to be
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81E Recorded statement—represented accused person to be
given copy
(a) a recorded statement has been made in relation to a family
violence offence proceeding; and
(b) the accused person is represented by a lawyer in the proceeding.
(2) The lawyer representing the accused person must be given a copy of
the recorded statement as soon as practicable after the proceeding is
commenced.
(3) The lawyer representing the accused person must return the copy of
the recorded statement by giving it to the prosecutor not later than
16 weeks after the proceeding is finalised.
(4) The accused person must not be given, or take a copy of, the recorded
statement.