Definitions
4 Definitions
In this Act, except in so far as the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires—
civil proceedings means proceedings—
in the Supreme Court on a claim for relief within the meaning of the Supreme Court Act 1970, or
in the District Court in its civil jurisdiction.
coronial inquest means an inquest or inquiry held before a coroner and a jury pursuant to section 48 of the Coroners Act 2009.
criminal proceedings means proceedings—
for the prosecution of offenders on indictment, or
under section 23 or 26 of the Mental Health Act 1958.
electoral district has the same meaning as it has in the Electoral Act 2017.
identification number of a person means the identification number allocated to the person under section 29.
indictment includes any information presented or filed as provided by law for the prosecution of offenders.
jury roll, in relation to any jury district, means the jury roll certified as in force for the time being for that district under section 16.
regulation means a regulation made under this Act.
summons means a summons issued under section 26.
supplementary jury roll for a district has the meaning given in section 12 (4).
trial means a trial by or with a jury in any criminal or civil proceedings.
verdict includes an assessment in civil proceedings.
Note.
The Interpretation Act 1987 contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Act.
A reference in this Act to the deletion of a person from a supplementary jury roll or a jury roll is a reference to the deletion of the name of, and other particulars relating to, the person from that roll.
A reference in this Act to an electoral district includes a reference to a part of an electoral district.
Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.
This provision refers to the regulations (a regulation
). Made under this Act:
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