Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001
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100 Definitions In this Part: conviction means a finding of guilt or order entered or made by a court (before or after the commencement of this Part) in proceedings for an offence. fine includes: (a) a monetary penalty, monetary forfeiture and monetary compensation; and
Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 60 (b) fees, charges and costs payable by a body corporate under an order made in proceedings in which a conviction was entered in respect of the body corporate. Northern Territory fine means a fine payable under a conviction of a Northern Territory court. reciprocating court means a court or a court included in a class of courts declared under section 101 to be a reciprocating court or a class of reciprocating courts. relevant officer, in relation to a reciprocating court, means a registrar or other corresponding officer of the court.