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In forceConsiderations when imposing fine
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53 Considerations when imposing fine
(1)
Subject to Division 1 of Part 2, if a court decides to fine an offender then, in deciding the amount of the fine the court must, as far as is practicable, take into account —
(a)
the means of the offender; and
(b)
the extent to which payment of the fine will burden the offender.
(2)
A court may fine an offender even though it has been unable to find out about the matters in subsection (1).
(3)
A court must not fine an offender if satisfied that after paying compensation to the victim in accordance with a compensation order under Part 16, the offender will be unable to pay the fine within a reasonable time.
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