Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00687:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00687
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 39887–40657

17  Registration of decrees
 (1) A decree (other than a divorce order or a decree of nullity of marriage) may be registered in any court having jurisdiction under the Act by filing a sealed copy of the decree in that court.
 (2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), a decree may be filed:
 (a) by a party to the proceedings in which the decree was made;
 (b) by a child entitled to benefit under the decree;
 (c) by an officer of the court;
 (d) by an officer, authority or person entitled under paragraph 125(1)(f) of the Act to take proceedings for the enforcement of the decree; or
 (e) with the leave of the court, by any other person.
 (3) A decree filed and registered under subregulation (1) shall be numbered in accordance with the applicable Rules of Court.