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### sec.276 Definitions for div 5
In this division—
amending Act means the Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction Reform and Modernisation Amendment Act 2010 .
originating step , for a proceeding, means—
the arrest of the defendant in the proceeding; or
the making of a complaint under the Justices Act 1886 , section 42 in relation to the defendant in the proceeding; or
the serving of a notice to appear on the defendant in the proceeding under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 382 .
s 276 ins 2010 No. 26 s 92
- (a) the arrest of the defendant in the proceeding; or
- (b) the making of a complaint under the Justices Act 1886 , section 42 in relation to the defendant in the proceeding; or
- (c) the serving of a notice to appear on the defendant in the proceeding under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 382 .