Deferred sentence orders—period of effect

In force

(1)

A deferred sentence order must not state a time (the sentencing time) under section 27 (2) (Deferred sentence orders—making) that is more than 12 months after the day the order is made.

(2)

A deferred sentence order—

(a)

starts on the day it is made; and

(b)

ends—

(i)

at the sentencing time; or

(ii)

if the order is earlier cancelled under section 128 (Deferred sentence orders—court’s powers on review) or section 132 (Deferred sentence orders—automatic cancellation on bail revocation)—on the day the court cancels it.

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