Mental Health Act 2016
sec.620Effect on powers relating to bail, discontinuance of proceedings and other matters
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sec.620 Effect on powers relating to bail, discontinuance of proceedings and other matters
The suspension, under this part, of a proceeding against a person for an offence does not prevent— a court making an order granting the person bail, or enlarging, varying or revoking bail granted to the person, under the Bail Act 1980 ; or a court remanding the person in custody in relation to the proceeding for the offence; or a court adjourning the proceeding against the person for the offence until a stated date; or the prosecution of the person for the offence being discontinued at any time; or the presentation of an indictment under the Criminal Code , section 590 for the person.
- (a) a court making an order granting the person bail, or enlarging, varying or revoking bail granted to the person, under the Bail Act 1980 ; or
- (b) a court remanding the person in custody in relation to the proceeding for the offence; or
- (c) a court adjourning the proceeding against the person for the offence until a stated date; or
- (d) the prosecution of the person for the offence being discontinued at any time; or
- (e) the presentation of an indictment under the Criminal Code , section 590 for the person.