PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 11
Matters to be considered in determining offender’s character
PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 11
Matters to be considered in determining offender’s character
11 Matters to be considered in determining offender’s character
(1) In determining the character of an offender, a court may consider—
(a)
the number, seriousness, date, relevance and nature of any previous
convictions of the offender; and
(b) the history of domestic violence orders
made or issued against the offender, other than orders made or issued when the
offender was a child; and
(c) any significant contributions made to the
community by the offender; and
(d) such other matters as the court considers
are relevant.
(2) If oral submissions are to be made to, or evidence is to be
brought before, the court about the history of domestic violence orders made
or issued against the offender, the sentencing judge or magistrate may close
the court for that purpose.