OPEN COURTS ACT 2013 - SECT 12 Duration of orders

OPEN COURTS ACT 2013 - SECT 12

    (1)     The period for which a suppression order other than an interim order operates must be—

        (a)     determined by the court or tribunal in accordance with this section; and

        (b)     specified in the order.

Note to s. 12(1) amended by No. 11/2019 s. 7(1).

Note

For interim orders, see section 20(3).

    (2)     The period for which a suppression order operates may be specified by reference to—

        (a)     a fixed or ascertainable period; or

        (b)     subject to subsection (3), the occurrence of a specified future event.

    (3)     If the period for which a suppression order operates is specified by reference to a future event that may not occur, the order must also specify a period from the date of the order (not exceeding 5 years) at the end of which the order expires unless sooner revoked.

Example

An order that is expressed to be in effect until further order of the court or tribunal would also need to specify a period not exceeding 5 years at the end of which the order expires unless sooner revoked.

S. 12(3A) inserted by No. 11/2019 s. 7(2).

    (3A)     Unless a court or tribunal otherwise orders or the suppression order otherwise specifies, a suppression order (unless it is sooner varied or revoked) continues to operate until—

        (a)     the expiry of any appeal period in relation to the proceeding to which the order relates; or

        (b)     if an appeal is made, the determination of the appeal.

    (4)     The court or tribunal must ensure that a suppression order operates for no longer than is reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose for which it is made.

S. 13 (Heading) amended by No. 11/2019 s. 8(1).