Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

SERVICE AND EXECUTION OF PROCESS ACT 1992 - SECT 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.


AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback