38Notification of charge or finding of guilt for certain offences

38 Notification of charge or finding of guilt for certain offences

(1)  In this section –

specified offence means –

(a) an offence, committed in Tasmania, which is punishable by a term of imprisonment; or

(b) an offence, committed outside of Tasmania, which, if committed in Tasmania, is punishable by a term of imprisonment.

(2)  If a TasTAFE employee is charged with a specified offence in Tasmania or elsewhere, the person must give written notice to the TasTAFE CEO of the charge, and the details of the alleged specified offence, within 14 days after the person is so charged.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(3)  If a TasTAFE employee is charged with a specified offence in Tasmania or elsewhere and –

(a) a court has made a finding of guilty or not guilty, or another finding, in relation to the charge; or

(b) a court adjourns proceedings on the charge sine die; or

(c) the charge is dismissed or withdrawn –

the person must notify the TasTAFE CEO, in writing, of that fact within 14 days after the court has made the relevant finding, or adjournment, or the charge is dismissed or withdrawn.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.