Victorian Numbered Acts

JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2021 (NO. 11 OF 2021) - SECT 116

    (1)     For section 39(2) of the Juries Act 2000 substitute —

    "(2)     In a criminal trial, each peremptory challenge must be made—

        (a)     as the potential juror comes to take the juror's seat and before they take it; or

        (b)     if a direction to move is given in accordance with section 39A, as the potential juror moves in accordance with that direction to move.".

    (2)     In section 39(2B) of the Juries Act 2000 , after "seated" insert "or finishes moving in accordance with the direction to move".