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Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020

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163 Proceedings for offences

(1) Proceedings for an offence against this Act are to be dealt with summarily before the Local Court.

(2) Proceedings for an offence under section 113 may be dealt with on indictment.

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