Victorian Current Acts

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 - SECT 33

If—

        (a)     an accused is charged with an offence punishable by imprisonment; and

        (b)     the accused is unrepresented on the return date—

the court must—

        (c)     ask the accused whether the accused has     sought legal advice; and

        (d)     if satisfied that the accused has not had a reasonable opportunity to obtain legal advice, grant an adjournment if so requested by the accused; and

        (e)     inform the accused that the accused has the right, if eligible, to legal aid under the Legal Aid Act 1978 .