Criminal Code Act 1899 - Queensland Legislation

Schedule 1 The Criminal CodePart 8 ProcedureChapter 62 Trial—adjournment—pleas— practice[s 590AA]the director of public prosecutions or a Crown prosecutor mayapply to the court at any time before or after the expiry of theperiod for an extension of time within which to present anindictment.(3) The court hearing the application may, if satisfied that goodcause is shown and no miscarriage of justice is likely to result,grant the extension of time the court considers just.(4) If an indictment is not presented before the expiry of theperiod or any extension of the period, the person is entitled tobe discharged from the consequences of his or her committal.Chapter division 2Directions and rulings beforetrial590AA Pre-trial directions and rulings(1) If the Crown has presented an indictment before a courtagainst a person, a party may apply for a direction or ruling, ora judge of the court may on his or her initiative direct theparties to attend before the court for directions or rulings, as tothe conduct of the trial or any pre-trial hearing.(2) Without limiting subsection (1) a direction or ruling may begiven in relation to—(a) the quashing or staying of the indictment; or(b) the joinder of accused or joinder of charges; or(ba) disclosure under chapter division 3 or 4; or(c) the provision of a statement, report, proof of evidence orother information; or(d) noting of admissions and issues the parties agree arerelevant to the trial or sentence; or(da) an application for trial by a judge sitting without a jury;orPage 360 Current as at 1 December 2014