(1)  The sentence for an offence may be imposed in open court at any time and at any place in Tasmania.

(2)  The judge or magistrate presiding at the trial of an offence or receiving a plea of guilty to an offence, or any other judge or magistrate empowered to impose sentence, may, when he or she considers it desirable in the interests of justice so to do, and from time to time if necessary –

(a) fix, or indicate by reference to a fact or event, the time when sentence is to be imposed; and

(b) fix the place where sentence is to be imposed.

(3)  The judge or magistrate who is to impose sentence for an offence may –

(a) remand the offender in custody; or

(b) admit the offender to bail; or

(c) orally order the defendant to appear before the court at the time and place to which the proceedings are adjourned.

(4)  A person who is to be sentenced for an offence is, while in custody pending sentencing, taken to be in the lawful custody of the DCS.