Period mentioned in s 66(2) may be extended
68 Period mentioned in s 66(2) may be extended
The 1 year or other time mentioned in section 66(2) may be extended—
by a court, or the proper officer of the court, at any time before the end of the 1 year or other time; or
by the proper officer of the court under section 74(7)(a).
Application for an extension under subsection (1) may be made by an authorised corrective services officer.
The court, or proper officer of the court, must advise the chief executive (corrective services) and the offender when the application will be heard.
The application may be heard in the absence of the offender if the court or proper officer is satisfied that the offender is unable to be present.
If the 1 year or other time is extended, the court or proper officer of the court that makes the extension must notify the chief executive (corrective services) and the offender of the extension in the approved form.
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