Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Public Prosecutions Act 1994 - SECT 19

Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor

19. Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor



(1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person who is eligible for
appointment as the Chief Crown Prosecutor to act as the Chief Crown Prosecutor
during any period when-

   (a)  the office of Chief Crown Prosecutor is vacant; or

   (b)  the Chief Crown Prosecutor is absent from duty or is, for any reason,
        unable to carry out the duties of the office.

(2) The Governor in Council may at any time terminate the appointment of the
Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor.

(3) The Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor has, during the period of the
appointment, the same powers and duties as the Chief Crown Prosecutor and may
perform any of the functions of the Chief Crown Prosecutor.

(4) The Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor is entitled to the remuneration and
allowances (if any) fixed in respect of him or her by the Governor in Council.

(5) The office of Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor is not an authority within the
meaning of section 104(1) of the Public Administration Act 2004.