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Sentencing Act 2002

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142P: Evidence in instrument forfeiture order proceedings

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"What evidence the judge looks at to decide if something is taken away from you"

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When you are in court for a conviction, the judge can look at evidence from your case to decide if they should make an instrument forfeiture order under section 142N. The judge can consider things like documents and exhibits that are relevant to your case. They can also look at notes or transcripts of evidence that were used in your trial.

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Part 2Sentences, orders, and related matters
Discharge and miscellaneous orders: Instrument forfeiture orders

142PEvidence in instrument forfeiture order proceedings

  1. In determining whether or not to make an instrument forfeiture order under section 142N as a result of a person’s conviction, the court may take into account evidence given in the proceedings taken against that person for the offence, including, without limitation,—

  2. documents, exhibits, or other things connected with the proceedings that the court considers relevant; and
    1. notes or transcripts of evidence admitted in the proceedings.

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      • Section 142P: inserted, on , by section 10 of the Sentencing Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 10).