Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Police Regulation Act 1958 - SECT 72

Form of charge

72. Form of charge



(1) A charge must-

   (a)  be in writing; and

   (b)  contain particulars of the alleged breach of discipline; and

   (c)  specify when and where an inquiry into the charge is to be conducted;
        and

   (d)  specify that the member must state in writing whether or not he or she
        admits or denies the truth of the charge; and

   (e)  specify the time within which the member must make the statement under
        paragraph (d).

(2) If a member has not made the statement required under subsection (1)(d)
within the time specified under subsection (1)(e), the Chief Commissioner can
proceed without the statement.