136Conditional release of arrested person

136 Conditional release of arrested person (1) The President or a Deputy President may release a person arrested under section 135. (2) The release may be subject to any conditions the President or Deputy President considers appropriate. (3) The President or Deputy President may act on his or her own initiative or on application by the person for release. (4) A person commits an offence if he or she: (a) is released subject to a condition; and (b) fails to comply with the condition. (5) Strict liability applies to subsection (4)(a). Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2014 56 (6) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.