New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CRIMES (SENTENCING PROCEDURE) ACT 1999 - SECT 17I

17I Explanation of relevant order to offender

(1) Having made a relevant order in relation to an offender, the sentencing court must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to explain to the offender (in language that the offender can readily understand)--

(a) the offender's obligations under the order, and

(b) the consequences that may follow if the offender fails to comply with those obligations.

(2) A relevant order is not invalidated by a failure to comply with this section.