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Sentencing Act 2002

Sentences, orders, and related matters - Monetary penalties - Reparation

37: Copy of conditions of reparation to be given to person who suffered harm, loss, or damage

You could also call this:

"You get a copy of what the person who hurt you must do to make things right."

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If you are a person who has suffered harm, loss, or damage, you must be given a copy of the conditions of a sentence of reparation. This means you will know what the person who harmed you has to do to make things right. You can find more information about how this law has changed over time by looking at the Sentencing Act 2002, which is related to a previous law from 1985. If the court forgets to give you a copy of the conditions, it does not change the fact that the court has made a decision. The court's decision is still valid even if they made a mistake and did not give you the copy.

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Part 2Sentences, orders, and related matters
Monetary penalties: Reparation

37Copy of conditions of reparation to be given to person who suffered harm, loss, or damage

  1. A copy of the conditions of a sentence of reparation must be given to the person who suffered the harm, loss, or damage.

  2. Failure to give a copy of the conditions of the sentence in accordance with this section does not affect the validity of the proceedings in the court or of the sentence imposed by the court.

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