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Fines Reform Act 2014
32AMore time to obtain evidence in certain circumstances
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32A More time to obtain evidence in certain circumstances
(1) This section applies to a person making an application for review under section 32(1)(b) or (c).
(2) If this section applies to a person, the person may request additional time to obtain evidence in support of their application under section 32(1)(b) or (c).
(3) A request under subsection (2) must—
(b) subject to subsection (5), be made at the same time as the application under section 32.
(4) On receiving a request under subsection (2), the Director must grant an extension of time to the person as follows—
(a) in respect of a request in support of an application under section 32(1)(b), for a period no longer than 3 months unless the Director considers that a longer period may be necessary in the circumstances;
(b) in respect of a request in support of an application under section 32(1)(c), for any period the Director considers appropriate.
(5) A request under subsection (2) may be made after the application under section 32 is made if the Director has not made a determination under section 35.
(6) If a request is made in accordance with subsection (5), the decision to grant or refuse the person additional time is at the discretion of the Director.