This table of maximum penalties is populated using Lawcodes data. For more information, see Changes to Specific Penalties and Orders at the end of the introduction.

Jurisdiction

Section 21(1): With the exception of the Table 1 offences, proceedings for an offence against this Act are to be dealt with summarily.

Section 21(2): Offences under ss 17 (failing to comply with reporting obligations), 18 (furnishing false or misleading information), 19E and 19J are Table 2 offences for the purposes of the CP Act (s 268, Sch 1). The maximum penalty that the Local Court may impose for offences under ss 17 and 18 is 100 pu and/or 2 yrs: s 268(2)(l).

Evidence

Section 21A: A certificate signed by the Commissioner of Police, or a member of NSW Police designated by the Commissioner, is prima facie evidence.

Commencement of proceedings

Section 21B: Despite anything to the contrary in the CP Act, a proceeding for an offence under this Act may be commenced at any time.

Registrable person orders and child protection registration orders

For a discussion of registrable person orders under s 3C, child protection registration orders under s 3D, and Local Court-specific orders to comply with reporting obligations under s 3E, see Sentencing Bench Book at [17-540] Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000.