📜 Criminal Procedure Bill 2004
Assented toLABill 33326 August 2004
The Criminal Procedure Bill 2004 outlines procedures for dealing with alleged offenders without prosecution, prosecutions in courts of summary jurisdiction, and related matters. It introduces an infringement notice process and defines who can commence a prosecution.
Impact
This bill affects alleged offenders, prosecutors, courts of summary jurisdiction, and authorised officers. It aims to streamline criminal procedures and implement recommendations from law reform reports.
Key Changes
["Introduces an infringement notice process for certain offences.", "Restricts who can commence a prosecution in a summary court.", "Sets out formal requirements for prosecution notices and procedures for notifying the accused."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA26 Aug 2004
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 Aug 2004
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA21 Sept 2004
- LA Consideration in DetailLA21 Sept 2004
- LA AmendedLA21 Sept 2004
- LA Third ReadingLA22 Sept 2004
- LC Second Reading MovedLC28 Sept 2004
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC16 Nov 2004
- LC AmendedLC18 Nov 2004
- LC Third ReadingLC19 Nov 2004
Affected Sectors
justice
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