349
In forceDemurrer
Schedule ICriminal Code of the Northern Territory of Australia
Part IXProcedure
Division 4Alibi, expert evidence, trial adjournment, pleas and practice
349 Demurrer
(1) When an accused person demurs only and does not plead any plea the court is to proceed to hear and determine the matter forthwith.
(2) If the demurrer is overruled he is to be called upon to plead to the indictment.
(3) When an accused person pleads and demurs together it is in the discretion of the court whether the plea or demurrer shall be first disposed of.
(4)
No joinder in demurrer is necessary.
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