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Service and Execution of Process Act 1992
97Duration etc. of suppression orders
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#### 97 Duration etc. of suppression orders
(1) A suppression order made on the ground mentioned in paragraph 96(3)(a) remains in force until:
(a) it is revoked; or
(b) the verdict of the jury is given at the trial of the protected person; or
(c) the protected person is discharged in respect of the offence; or
(d) a plea of guilty made by the protected person at committal proceedings in respect of the offence, or at the trial of the person, is accepted; or
(e) the prosecution of the protected person for the offence is discontinued.
(2) A suppression order made on any other ground mentioned in subsection 96(3) remains in force until it is revoked.
(3) A suppression order must specify whether it is to be enforceable in:
(a) the State in which it is made; or
(b) in specified States or specified parts of Australia; or
(c) throughout Australia.
(4) A suppression order may be made subject to specified conditions.