A variation of a suspended sentence bond under s 114(3)(a)(v) of the Sentencing Act 2017 (SA) does not extinguish the original bond or create a new bond. The original bond as varied remains in force for the purposes of subsequent breach proceedings under ss 113 and 114. The use of the definite article in s 114(3)(a)(v) and the indefinite article in s 114(3)(c) are key textual indicia supporting this construction.
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