97Duration etc. of suppression orders

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.