South Australian Numbered Acts

STATUTES AMENDMENT (ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S PORTFOLIO) ACT 2012 (NO 17 OF 2012) - SECT 5

5—Insertion of section 9D

After section 9C insert:

9D—ERD Court sentencing conferences

        (1)         Before sentencing a defendant, the ERD Court may, if the defendant expresses contrition for the offence and consents to the convening of a sentencing conference, convene a sentencing conference.

        (2)         A sentencing conference is to comprise—

            (a)         the defendant; and

            (b)         the defendant's legal representative (if any); and

            (c)         the prosecutor; and

            (d)         such representatives of persons affected by the commission of the offence as the Court thinks appropriate; and

            (e)         such other persons as the Court thinks may contribute usefully to the sentencing process.

        (3)         The primary purpose of a sentencing conference is to negotiate action that the defendant is to take to make reparation for any injury, loss or damage resulting from the offence, or to otherwise show contrition for the offence.