37SReference appeal in relation to proceeding

37S Reference appeal in relation to proceeding (1) This section applies if a person has been charged on indictment in the court and the proceeding in relation to all or any part of the indictment has concluded. Note Indictment includes information (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). (2) The Court of Appeal may, on application by the Attorney-General, solicitor-general or the director of public prosecutions (the applicant), hear and decide (by a reference appeal) any question of law arising at or in relation to the proceeding. (3) An application must be made within 6 weeks after the end of the proceeding, or within any longer period allowed by the Court of Appeal. (4) Either or both of the following people (an interested party) may be heard in the reference appeal: (a) a person charged in the proceeding; (b) a person affected by any decision in the proceeding. (5) If an interested party is not represented in the appeal, the applicant must instruct counsel to argue the reference appeal on the party’s behalf. (6) The decision on the reference appeal does not invalidate or affect any verdict or decision given in the proceeding.

Part 2AA Drug and alcohol treatment order jurisdiction Part 2AA Drug and alcohol treatment order jurisdiction 37SA Definitions—pt 2AA drug and alcohol treatment order—see the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, section 12A. member— (a) in relation to the treatment and supervision team—see the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, section 80M; and (b) in relation to the treatment order team—see the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, section 80M. treatment and supervision team—see the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, section 80M. treatment order judge means a judge exercising the jurisdiction of the court under this part. treatment order team—see the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, 37SB Drug and alcohol treatment order jurisdiction (1) The court has jurisdiction under this part to hear and decide all matters relating to a drug and alcohol treatment order in relation to an offender. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a matter relating to an offender’s drug and alcohol treatment order includes the following: (a) the making of the order; (b) the conditions of the order; (c) an amendment of the order;

Drug and alcohol treatment order jurisdiction Part 2AA (d) the offender’s compliance with the order; (e) the cancellation or suspension of the order; (f) any matter reasonably necessary for the proper administration, operation of, or compliance with, the order. 37SC Court not bound by rules of evidence When exercising its jurisdiction under this part, the court is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself of anything in a manner it thinks appropriate. 37SD Treatment order judge may convene case conference (1) The treatment order judge may, from time to time, convene a case conference with the treatment order team or the treatment and supervision team in relation to any matter relating to a drug and alcohol treatment order, including the following: (a) the making, amending or cancelling the order; (b) giving directions that are reasonably necessary to achieve the object of the order; (c) consulting with other members of the treatment and supervision team or members of the treatment order team; (d) monitoring the progress of the offender subject to the order; (e) managing the work of the court in relation to drug and alcohol treatment orders. (2) It is not a requirement of a case conference under this section that the offender or the offender’s lawyer be present unless the court directs otherwise.