Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Criminal Procedure Act 2009 - SECT 33

Unrepresented accused who requires legal advice

33. Unrepresented accused who requires legal advice

If-

   (a)  an accused is charged with an offence punishable by imprisonment; and

   (b)  the accused is unrepresented on the return date-

the court must-

   (c)  ask the accused whether the accused has sought legal advice; and





   (d)  if satisfied that the accused has not had a reasonable opportunity to
        obtain legal advice, grant an adjournment if so requested by the
        accused; and

   (e)  inform the accused that the accused has the right, if eligible, to
        legal aid under the Legal Aid Act 1978.