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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ACT 1990

Table of Provisions

PART 1--PRELIMINARY

  • 1 Name of Act  
  • 2 Dictionary  
  • 2A Notes  
  • 3 Prosecutions etc begun by other people  

PART 2--OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

Division 2.1--Establishment and control

  • 4 Establishment  
  • 5 Control  

Division 2.2--Functions and powers of director

  • 6 Functions  
  • 7 Prosecutions on indictment  
  • 8 Taking over the conduct of general proceedings  
  • 9 Undertakings  
  • 10 Appeals  
  • 11 Representation of Territory and Territory authorities  
  • 12 Directions and guidelines by director  
  • 13 Provision of information to director  
  • 14 Police assistance  
  • 15 Obligation to inform court  
  • 16 Appearances by director  
  • 16A Commonwealth prosecutions by director and staff of office  
  • 17 Delegation by director  

Division 2.3--Attorney-General

  • 19 Consultation  
  • 20 Directions and guidelines by Attorney-General  
  • 21 Preservation of functions and powers  

PART 3--DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE OFFICE

Division 3.1--Director

  • 22 Appointment  
  • 24 Leave of absence  
  • 25 Preclusion from other employment  
  • 26 Disclosure of interests  
  • 28 Termination of appointment  

Division 3.2--Staff of the office

  • 30 Staff of the office  
  • 31 Consultants etc  
  • 32 Other arrangements for staff and facilities  

PART 4--MISCELLANEOUS

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