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Penalty for Stealing Destroying Records of Court or Public Office | Section 138 Crimes Act NSW

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The maximum penalty for the offence of “stealing destroying records of court or public office” is 7 years in prison.

According to the Judicial Commission of NSW, the actual penalties imposed for the offence are as follows:

  • Fine Only: 50%
  • Section 9 Bond: 50%
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