Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Sentencing Act 1991 - SECT 6AD

Procedural requirements

6AD. Procedural requirements

If the Court of Appeal decides to give or review a guideline judgment it must-

   (a)  cause the Sentencing Advisory Council to be notified and consider any
        views stated in writing, within the period specified in the
        notification, by that Council; and

   (b)  give-

   (i)  the Director of Public Prosecutions or a lawyer representing the
        Director; and

   (ii) a lawyer representing Victoria Legal Aid, whether or not employed by
        Victoria Legal Aid, or a lawyer arranged by Victoria Legal Aid- an
        opportunity to appear before the Court and make a submission on the
        matter.