Classification of offences
5 Classification of offences
Offences (other than offences arising under the law of the State) are classified for the purposes of the cooperative scheme as follows:
if the maximum penalty for the offence is a fine or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, the offence is classified as a summary offence;
if the maximum penalty for the offence is (or includes) imprisonment for more than 2 years but not more than 5 years, the offence is classified as a minor indictable offence;
if the maximum penalty for the offence is (or includes) imprisonment for more than 5 years or for an indeterminate term, the offence is classified as a major indictable offence.
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