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Sentencing Act 1995
97BExplanation of order
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97B Explanation of order (1) A court that has imposed a non-association order or place restriction order on an offender must ensure all reasonable steps are taken to explain to the offender (in language the offender can readily understand): (a) the offender's obligations under the order; and (b) the consequences of not complying with the order. (2) The order is not invalidated by a failure to comply with subsection (1).