Queensland Consolidated Acts

POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT 2000 - SECT 53BAD

53BAD Effect of official warning for consorting

(1) An official warning for consorting given in relation to a stated person who is a recognised offender has effect until the stated person stops being a recognised offender.

(2) However, if an official warning for consorting is given orally, and the warning is not confirmed under section 53BAC (5) , the official warning stops having effect 72 hours after it is given.

(3) Also, if an official warning for consorting is given in relation to a stated person who is not a recognised offender, the official warning stops having effect 24 hours after it is given.

(4) A person does not commit an offence against section 791 if—

(a) the person was required to do something under section 53BAC (2) ; and

(b) the court is not satisfied the police officer, at the time of making the requirement, had the suspicion mentioned in section 53BAC (1) .