A judicial officer or Registrar can receive your choice to be tried by a jury under section 50. You make this choice if you want a jury to decide your case. The judicial officer or Registrar is the person who gets your choice.

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51: Timing of election, or

"When to choose if you want a jury or a judge to decide your case"

53: Withdrawal of election, or

"Changing your mind about a jury trial"

Part 3Procedure before trial
Decision regarding trial by jury for category 3 offences

52Judicial officer or Registrar may receive elections

A judicial officer or Registrar may receive an election under section 50 to be tried by a jury.

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1957 No 87 s 66A