Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00472:section:184
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00472
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 184
Character Range: 211750–212299

184  Accused may admit matters and give consents
 (1) In or before a criminal proceeding, a defendant may:
 (a) admit matters of fact; and
 (b) give any consent;
that a party to a civil proceeding may make or give.
 (2) A defendant's admission or consent is not effective for the purposes of subsection (1) unless:
 (a) the defendant has been advised to do so by his or her Australian legal practitioner or legal counsel; or
 (b) the court is satisfied that the defendant understands the consequences of making the admission or giving the consent.