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Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1982
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#### 15 Order of transfer
15 Order of transfer
> If a prisoner is brought before the Local Court pursuant to an order made under section 14 (1), the Local Court shall—
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> > (a) issue an order for the transfer of the prisoner to the participating State, or to the Territory specified in the certificate issued in accordance with section 13 (2) in respect of the prisoner, or
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> > (b) if the Local Court, on the application of the prisoner, is satisfied that it would be harsh or oppressive or not in the interests of justice to transfer the prisoner to that participating State or Territory or that the trivial nature of the charge or complaint against the prisoner does not warrant the transfer, refuse to issue such an order.
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> **s 15:** Am 1986 No 187, Sch 1 (8); 1988 No 92, Sch 26; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.81 \[3\].