(a)one half of the amount of the maximum fine that is prescribed for the offence; or
Section history
Section 242 — Public Prosecutor may compound offences
As in force on 31 December 2021.
The text below is this provision as reproduced in the Revised Edition that came into force on this date. A revised edition consolidates the law without changing its substance, so editorial amendments — such as renumbering, updated citations and formatting — may have been made but are not shown as a redline.
(1)The Public Prosecutor may, on such terms and conditions as the Public Prosecutor may determine, at any time compound any offence or class of offences as may be prescribed by collecting from a person who is reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum of money not exceeding —
(b)$5,000,
whichever is the lower.
(2)Where any offence is compoundable under this section, the abetment of or a conspiracy to commit the offence, or an attempt to commit the offence when the attempt is itself an offence, may be compounded in like manner.
(3)Where investigations have commenced for an offence which is subsequently compounded under subsection (1), no further proceedings are to be taken against the person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence.
(4)Where after the accused has been charged in court, the offence is compounded under subsection (1), such composition has the effect of an acquittal in respect of the accused.
(5)The Public Prosecutor may authorise in writing one or more Deputy Public Prosecutors to exercise the power of composition conferred on the Public Prosecutor under this section.
(6)The Minister must designate the person who may collect any sum of money paid under this section for the composition of offences.