Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

JURIES ACT 1967 - SECT 49

    (1)     At any time after a jury has been sworn, and whether or not it has retired to consider its verdict, the sheriff may order—

        (a)     that the jury be given the refreshments that the sheriff considers appropriate; or

        (b)     that each juror be paid the amount determined by the Minister for a meal (a meal allowance ).

    (2)     The sheriff must ensure the refreshments or meal allowance are given.

    (3)     A determination is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act

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