Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Criminal Procedure Act 2009 - SECT 43

Accused may make request for material etc. not provided

43. Accused may make request for material etc. not provided



(1) The accused may give to the informant a written request for-

   (a)  a copy of any statements made or information given by persons listed
        in a full brief;

   (b)  a copy of any things listed in a full brief;

   (c)  inspection of the exhibits at a time and place agreed between the
        accused and the informant;

   (d)  a copy of any information, document or thing specified by the accused
        that is required by or under this Act to be included in a preliminary
        brief or a full brief, as the case may be, and was not so included;

   (e)  particulars of previous convictions of any witness who the prosecution
        intends to call at the hearing.



(2) Subject to subsection (3), a request under subsection (1) may be made at
any time after service of the preliminary brief or the full brief, whichever
first occurs.

(3) Unless the Magistrates' Court otherwise orders, a request under subsection
(1) must be made at least 7 days before-

   (a)  the contest mention hearing; or

   (b)  if a contest mention hearing is not held, the summary hearing.