s 248
In forcePresumption as to identity of alleged offender
Part 13Legal proceedings
Division 4Evidentiary provisions
248 Presumption as to identity of alleged offender
In proceedings for an offence, if the name of the accused in the prosecution notice for the offence is the name given by the alleged offender at the time of, or immediately following, the occurrence giving rise to the offence, the accused is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, to be taken to be the alleged offender.
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