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547 Definition of forfeiture and convict

The word forfeiture in the construction of this Part shall not include any fine or penalty imposed on any convict by virtue of his sentence, and the expression convict50 shall be deemed to mean any person against whom after the passing of this Act judgment of imprisonment has been pronounced or recorded by any court of competent jurisdiction in Victoria upon any charge of treason or indictable offence.
S. 547 amended by Nos 8679 s. 3(1)(e), 9576 s. 11(1), 9945 s. 3(3)(Sch. 2 item 14).