Crimes Act 1914

Part IA - General  

SECTION 13  

13   Institution of proceedings in respect of offences  
Unless the contrary intention appears in the Act or regulation creating the offence, any person may:


(a) institute proceedings for the commitment for trial of any person in respect of any indictable offence against the law of the Commonwealth; or


(b) institute proceedings for the summary conviction of any person in respect of any offence against the law of the Commonwealth punishable on summary conviction.


 

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