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Magistrates Court Act 1930
113Proceeding at hearing on defendant’s confession
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113 Proceeding at hearing on defendant’s confession If the defendant is present at the hearing, the substance of the information must be stated to the defendant, and the defendant must be asked if the defendant has any cause to show why the defendant should not be convicted or why an order should not be made against the defendant, and if the defendant has no cause to show, the court may convict the defendant, or make an order against the defendant