Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) In a proceeding for an offence against this Act, the Court may, with or without recording a conviction:
(a) adjourn the proceeding for a period of up to 2 years; and
(b) make an order for the release of the person on the person giving an undertaking to the Court.
(2) The undertaking must include the following:
(a) the conditions imposed by the Court that the person must obey;
(b) a condition that the person must not commit any offence against this Act during the period of the adjournment;
(c) a warning that the person may be ordered to appear before the Court during the period of the adjournment and at the time to which the hearing is adjourned.
(3) A person who gives an undertaking to the Court must appear before the Court if ordered by the Court.
(4) An order to appear before the Court referred to in subsection (3) must be served on the person at least 4 business days before the day required for the appearance.
(5) The Court may discharge a person without any further hearing or any finding of guilt if the Court is satisfied that the person observed the conditions of the undertaking.
(6) If the Court is not satisfied that the person observed the conditions of the undertaking, the Court may:
(a) resume the proceeding for the offence; and
(b) make any other orders or findings as may be appropriate.