Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Criminal Procedure Act 2009 - SECT 56

Multiple charges on single charge-sheet or multiple accused named on single charge-sheet

56. Multiple charges on single charge-sheet or multiple accused named on
single charge-sheet



(1) If a charge-sheet contains more than one charge, the charges must be heard
together unless an order is made under section 58.

(2) If a charge-sheet names more than one accused, whether in the same charge
or separate charges, the charge or charges against all accused must be heard
together unless an order is made under section 58.

(3) A separate charge-sheet must be filed against each accused.