Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CRIMES (SENTENCING) ACT 2005 - SECT 25

    (1)     If a court makes a non-association order or place restriction order for the offender, the court must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to explain to the offender in general terms (and in language the offender can readily understand)—

        (a)     the nature of the order; and

        (b)     the offender's obligations under the order; and

        (c)     the consequences if the offender breaches the obligations.

Note     An offender may breach the obligations by failing to comply with them (see Legislation Act

, dict, pt 1, def breach ).

    (2)     As soon as practicable after the court makes the non-association order or place restriction order, the court must ensure that written notice of the order, together with a copy of the order, is given to the offender.

Note     For a young offender who is under 18 years old, the notice and order must also be given to a parent or person with parental responsibility (see s 133J).

    (3)     Failure to comply with this section does not invalidate the non-association order or place restriction order.