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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 - SECT 212

Time limits for commencing trials for sexual offences

The trial of a person for a sexual offence must commence—

        (a)     within 3 months after the day on which the person is committed for trial in respect of the offence; or

        (b)     if no committal proceeding in respect of the offence is held, within 3 months after the day on which the indictment against the person is filed; or

        (c)     if a new trial is ordered by the Court of Appeal, within 3 months after the day on which the order is made; or

S. 212(d) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 49(j).

        (d)     if the period referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) or any extension of that period is extended under section 247, within the extended period.


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