s 184
In forceAccused may admit matters and give consents
Chapter 5Miscellaneous
184 Accused may admit matters and give consents
(1)
In or before a criminal proceeding, a defendant may:
(a)
admit matters of fact; and
(b)
give any consent;
that a party to a civil proceeding may make or give.
(2)
A defendant’s admission or consent is not effective for the purposes of subsection (1) unless:
(a)
the defendant has been advised to do so by his or her Australian legal practitioner or legal counsel; or
(b)
the court is satisfied that the defendant understands the consequences of making the admission or giving the consent.
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