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SENTENCING ACT 1991 - SECT 8N

Distribution of written statement

    (1)     If the victim prepares a victim impact statement, the victim must, a reasonable time before sentencing is to take place, provide a copy to the prosecutor, and the copy must include a copy of any medical report attached to the victim impact statement.

    (2)     If the victim provides a copy of a victim impact statement and any attached medical report to the prosecutor under subsection (1), the prosecutor, as soon as practicable after receiving it, must—

        (a)     file a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached medical report with the court; and

        (b)     provide a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached medical report to the offender or the legal practitioner representing the offender.

S. 8O inserted by No. 65/2011 s. 7.



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