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78 Proof of previous convictions and infringement convictions by criminal record
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(1)If a person is found guilty of an offence in a summary hearing, the prosecution may provide to the court the criminal record, if any, of the person.
(2)The court must ask the person whether the person admits the previous convictions and infringement convictions set out in the criminal record.
(4)If the person does not admit to a previous conviction or infringement conviction, the prosecution may lead evidence to prove the previous conviction or infringement conviction.
(5)A legal practitioner appearing for the person may, on behalf of the person, admit a previous conviction or infringement conviction set out in the criminal record.