179L
CurrentPreparation of victim impact statement
179L Preparation of victim impact statement
(1)
For section 179K(3), details of the harm caused to a victim by the offence may be given to the prosecutor in the form of a victim impact statement prepared by—
(a)
the victim; or
(b)
another person if the victim can not give the statement because of the victim’s age or impaired capacity.
(2)
If a victim impact statement is given to the prosecutor electronically, the statement is taken to have been signed by the person who gives it.
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