Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Police Regulation Act 1958 - SECT 71

Charging

71. Charging



(1) If, after conducting a preliminary investigation, the Chief Commissioner
or an officer authorised by the Chief Commissioner reasonably believes that a
member of the force has committed a breach of discipline, the Chief
Commissioner or authorised officer may charge the member with the commission
of that breach of discipline.

(2) If the Chief Commissioner or authorised officer reasonably believes that
the member has committed an offence referred to in the First Schedule, the
Chief Commissioner or authorised officer must not charge the member with the
commission of a breach of discipline until the Chief Commissioner or
authorised officer has consulted the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(2A) If the Chief Commissioner or authorised officer reasonably believes that
the member has committed any other offence, the Chief Commissioner or
authorised officer may consult the Director of Public Prosecutions before
charging the member with the commission of a breach of discipline.





(3) Upon charging a member, the Chief Commissioner or authorised officer may-

   (a)  transfer the member to other duties; or

   (b)  direct the member to take any leave which has accrued to him or her;
        or



   (c)  suspend the member from the Force with or without pay.

(4) Any action taken under subsection (3) remains in force until the charge
has been finally determined.