Definitions—ch 5
5000 Definitions—ch 5
In this chapter:
conviction means, if a person has been found guilty at a trial on an indictment or pleaded guilty to an offence charged in an indictment—
a conviction recorded by the Supreme Court for the person; or
a finding of guilt recorded by the Supreme Court for the person.
sentence means an order, decision or other sentence (however described) imposed by the Supreme Court on a person—
after the person has been convicted or found guilty; or
after the person has pleaded guilty to an indictable offence under the Magistrates Court Act 1930, section 90A (7) (Plea of guilty in committal proceedings).
Examples of sentences
1 a reparation order under the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, section 19 (Reparation orders—losses and expenses generally)
2 a good behaviour order under the Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005, section 13 (Good behaviour orders)
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