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Pre-Trial Diversion of Offenders Act 1985
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21 Act ceases to apply if person does not comply with directions pending further appearance
Where a person to whom this Act applies who is charged with a child sexual assault offence appears before the Supreme Court or the District Court, the court may, if it is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with a reasonable direction given by the Director to the person under section 20, determine that this Act shall cease to apply to the person in relation to that charge, and that determination shall have effect accordingly.