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Criminal Procedure Act 2011

Appeals - Appeals against decisions on costs orders - Further appeals

279: Second appeal court to determine appeal

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"A higher court decides your second appeal"

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If you make a second appeal, a second appeal court will decide on it. The second appeal court has the same powers as the court that heard your first appeal. The second appeal court must follow the rules in this section when making its decision.

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Part 6Appeals
Appeals against decisions on costs orders: Further appeals

279Second appeal court to determine appeal

  1. A second appeal court must determine a second appeal under this subpart in accordance with this section.

  2. The second appeal court has the same powers as a first appeal court has to determine a first appeal under this subpart.