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Supreme Court Act 1933
68SConditions for justice offence trial application
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68S Conditions for justice offence trial application
(1) An application under section 68O (Court may order trial—
administration of justice offence) for the trial of an acquitted person
must not be made unless—
(a) the person has been charged with the administration of justice
offence for which the trial is sought (the justice offence); or
(b) a warrant has been issued for the person’s arrest for the justice
(2) The application must be made not later than 28 days after the person
is charged with the justice offence or the warrant is issued for the
person’s arrest in relation to the justice offence.
(3) The Court may extend the period mentioned in subsection (2).
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