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Clause 117 Contents of plea brief

(1)A plea brief must contain—

(a)a copy of the charge-sheet relating to the offence; and

(b)a statement of the material facts relevant to the charge; and

(c)a copy of any statement relevant to the charge signed by the accused, or a record of interview of the accused, that is in the possession of the informant; and

(d)a copy, or a transcript, of any audio- recording or audiovisual recording required to be made under Subdivision (30A) of Division 1 of Part III of the Crimes Act 1958; and

(e)a copy or statement of any other evidentiary material that is in the possession of the informant relating to a confession or admission made by the accused relevant to the charge.

(2)The informant must include in a plea brief a copy of any statement made by an alleged victim of an offence to which the committal proceeding relates if the statement—

(a)concerns the circumstances of the offence; and

(b)would be admissible in evidence; and

(c)is in the possession of the informant.

(3)The informant may include in a plea brief any other statement relevant to the charge.

(4)Sections 112 and 114 apply to a statement included in a plea brief. __________________ PART 4.5—CASE DIRECTION