Duration etc. of suppression orders
97 Duration etc. of suppression orders
A suppression order made on the ground mentioned in paragraph 96(3)(a) remains in force until:
it is revoked; or
the verdict of the jury is given at the trial of the protected person; or
the protected person is discharged in respect of the offence; or
a plea of guilty made by the protected person at committal proceedings in respect of the offence, or at the trial of the person, is accepted; or
the prosecution of the protected person for the offence is discontinued.
A suppression order made on any other ground mentioned in subsection 96(3) remains in force until it is revoked.
A suppression order must specify whether it is to be enforceable in:
the State in which it is made; or
in specified States or specified parts of Australia; or
throughout Australia.
A suppression order may be made subject to specified conditions.
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