Criminal Code Act 1899 - Queensland Legislation

Schedule 1 The Criminal CodePart 8 ProcedureChapter 68 Exceptions to double jeopardy rules[s 676]upon condition of the offender entering into a recognisanceconditioned as in the case of offenders discharged by theCourt upon suspension of the execution of a sentence.(2) The offender is thereupon liable to the same obligations, andis liable to be dealt with in all respects in the same manner, asa person discharged by the Court on recognisance upon suchsuspension.676 Pardon in case of imprisonment for non-payment ofmoneyThe Governor may extend the Royal mercy to any personimprisoned upon conviction of any of the offences defined inchapter 44, although the person is imprisoned fornon-payment of money which is payable to some privateperson.677 Effect of pardonA pardon by the Governor, on behalf of Her Majesty, has theeffect of discharging the convicted person from theconsequences of the conviction.Chapter 68Exceptions to double jeopardyrules678 Definitions(1) In this chapter—25 year offence means an offence punishable byimprisonment for life or for a period of 25 years or more.acquittal—(a) includes—Page 446 Current as at 1 December 2014