Public Defenders Act 1995
5ASuspension from duty pending decision in relation to misconduct
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5A Suspension from duty pending decision in relation to misconduct
5A Suspension from duty pending decision in relation to misconduct
(1) If of the opinion that there may be grounds for an Officer’s removal from office, the Senior Public Defender may suspend the Officer from duty pending a decision being made as to whether or not he or she should be so removed.
(2) If the Senior Public Defender so directs, any salary payable to the Officer in relation to the period during which he or she is under suspension is to be withheld.
(3) If the Officer is removed from office, any salary so withheld is forfeited to the State unless the Senior Public Defender otherwise directs.
(4) A suspension imposed under this clause may be removed by the Senior Public Defender at any time.