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State offences

The Sentencing Act 2017 (SA) replaced the previous Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 (SA) on 30 April 2018

Whilst most sentencing principles and powers are found in the Sentencing Act 2017 (SA), there are many other Acts which empower the courts to impose penalties or orders upon persons found guilty of an offence. Other Acts manage issues consequential to sentencing. The following provides information about other legislative sources of powers relevant to sentencing:

Divisional Penalties

In many State Acts, the penalties for offences are stated as divisional penalties and the actual maximum penalties per offence are not stated [see Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 (SA) s 54 for divisional penalties and expiation fees; Magistrates Court Act 1991 (SA) - Appendix for divisional penalties and expiation fees].

State offences  :  Last Revised: Mon Apr 23rd 2018