New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1986 - SECT 17

17 When formal objections to be taken

(1) An objection to an indictment for a formal defect apparent on its face must be taken, by demurrer or motion to quash the indictment, before the jury is sworn.

(2) The court before which the objection is taken may cause the indictment to be amended and, in that case, the trial is to proceed as if there had been no defect.