s 70NDB
In forceRelationship between Division and prosecutions for offences under other laws
Volume 1s 1-90
Part VIIChildren
Division 13AOrders in proceedings relating to contraventions of child‑related orders
Subdivision DMiscellaneous
70NDB Relationship between Division and prosecutions for offences under other laws
(1)
This section applies if:
(a)
an act or omission by the respondent:
(i)
constitutes an alleged contravention of a child‑related order; and
(ii)
also constitutes an alleged offence under any law; and
(b)
the respondent is prosecuted in respect of the offence.
(2)
The court must:
(a)
dismiss proceedings in relation to the alleged contravention of the child‑related order; or
(b)
adjourn those proceedings until the prosecution has been completed.
(3)
Nothing in this Division renders a person liable to be punished twice in respect of the same act or omission.
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