Indefinite sentence discharged
173 Indefinite sentence discharged
Unless it is satisfied that the offender is still a serious danger to the community when a review is made under section 171 or 172, the court must—
order that the indefinite sentence is discharged; and
impose a sentence (a finite sentence) on the offender under this Act for the qualifying offence for which the indefinite sentence was imposed.
If a court does not make an order under subsection (1)(a), the indefinite sentence continues in force.
A finite sentence—
is taken to have started on the day the indefinite sentence was originally imposed; and
takes the place of the indefinite sentence; and
must be not less than the nominal sentence.
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