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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1921 - SECT 76A

76A—Power to set aside conviction or order

        (1)         The Magistrates Court may set aside a conviction or order—

            (a)         on its own initiative; or

            (b)         on the application of a party made within 14 days after the party receives notice of the conviction or order.

        (3)         The Magistrates Court may set aside a conviction or order under this section if satisfied—

            (a)         that the parties consent to have it set aside; or

            (b)         that the conviction or order was made in error; or

            (c)         that it is in the interests of justice to set aside the conviction or order.

        (4)         Where the Magistrates Court sets aside a conviction or order under this section it may, without further formality—

            (a)         proceed to re-hear the proceedings in which the conviction or order was made; or

            (b)         adjourn the proceedings for subsequent re-hearing.



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