S. 3(1) def. of judicial registrar inserted by No. 19/2005 s. 3. judicial registrar means a judicial registrar of the Court appointed under section 16C; S. 3(1) def. of judicial resolution conference inserted by No. 50/2009 s. 12, amended by No. 34/2010 s. 49(1), substituted by No. 47/2010 s. 88(a). s. 3 judicial resolution conference has the same meaning as it has in the Civil Procedure Act 2010; S. 3(1) def. of jurisdictional limit substituted by No. 64/1996 s. 24(b), amended by No. 68/2004 s. 3. jurisdictional limit in a civil proceeding means $100 000; S. 3(1) def. of Koori Court officer inserted by No. 27/2002 s. 4, amended by No. 108/2004 s. 117(1) (Sch. 3 item 118.1). officer means a person who— (a) is employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004; and (b) exercises powers or performs functions in relation to the Koori Court Division of the Court; S. 3(1) def. of legal practitioner inserted by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 63.1). legal practitioner means an Australian legal practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act 2004;
S. 3(1) def. of Secretary inserted by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1). Secretary means the Secretary to the Department of Justice; S. 3(1) def. of Secretary to the Department of Health inserted by No. 29/2010 s. 63(1). Secretary to the Department of Health means the Department Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004) of the Department of Health; S. 3(1) def. of sentence inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.1). sentence has the same meaning as in the Criminal Procedure Act 2009; s. 3 S. 3(1) def. of sentencing order amended by Nos 49/1991 s. 119(7) (Sch. 4 item 13.1), 48/1997 s. 64, 65/2004 s. 4(2), 80/2005 s. 19, 93/2005 s. 10, 30/2009 s. 196, repealed by No. 7/2009 s. 427(1)(a) (as amended by No. 68/2009 s. 54(m)). * * * * *
S. 4Q(6) inserted by No. 69/2009 s. 54(Sch. Pt 1 item 34.2). (6) To avoid doubt, Part 3.10 of the Evidence Act 2008 does not apply to the Neighbourhood Justice Division in considering the sentence to impose under this section, unless the Neighbourhood Justice Division directs, in accordance with section 4(2) of the Evidence Act 2008, that it applies. S. 4R inserted by No. 76/2006 s. 9. s. 4R 4R Sexual Offences List (1) A Sexual Offences List is established. (2) The Sexual Offences List consists of any proceeding that relates (wholly or partly) to a charge for a sexual offence. (3) The operation and administration of the Sexual Offences List is at the direction of the Chief Magistrate. (4) The Chief Magistrate, under section 16A, may issue practice directions, statements or notes for the Court in relation to the Sexual Offences List. (5) Nothing in this section takes away from, or limits, a discretion or power conferred on the Chief Magistrate by or under this Act. S. 4S inserted by No. 12/2010 s. 5. s. 4S 4S Assessment and Referral Court List (1) An Assessment and Referral Court List is established. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Assessment and Referral Court List consists of any criminal proceeding referred to that List by the Court. (3) The Court must not refer a criminal proceeding to the Assessment and Referral Court List unless— (a) the proceeding relates, wholly or partly, to a charge for an offence which does not involve—
S. 7(7A) inserted by No. 3/2005 s. 10(1), amended by No. 5/2013 s. 32(1). (7A) For the purposes of subsection (7), if any magistrate, other than a Chief Magistrate appointed on or after 7 May 1996, was appointed as a magistrate before the repeal of section 9 by the Courts Legislation Amendment (Reserve Judicial Officers) Act 2013 and immediately before that appointment as a magistrate was an acting magistrate under section 9, during that appointment as an acting magistrate, he or she is an officer within the meaning of the State Superannuation Act 1988. S. 7(8) inserted by No. 31/2004 s. 4(3). (8) A part-time magistrate, while undertaking the duties of a magistrate, has the same powers, duties, protection and immunity as a full-time magistrate. S. 7(9) inserted by No. 31/2004 s. 4(3). (9) A part-time magistrate must not engage in legal practice at any time during the term of his or her appointment. S. 7(10) inserted by No. 3/2005 s. 10(2), amended by No. 5/2013 s. 32(2). (10) Subject to subsection (7A), this section does not apply to a reserve magistrate. 8 Appointment of Acting Chief Magistrate S. 8(1AAA) inserted by No. 31/2013 s. 6(1). (1AAA) The Governor in Council may appoint a Deputy Chief Magistrate, nominated by the Chief Magistrate, to be Acting Chief Magistrate during any period when the Chief Magistrate is absent on leave or for any reason is temporarily unable to perform the duties of the office of Chief Magistrate. S. 8(1) amended by Nos 5/2013 s. 33, 31/2013 s. 6(2). (1) The Governor in Council may appoint one of the magistrates (other than a reserve magistrate) to be Acting Chief Magistrate— (a) during any period when the Chief Magistrate is absent on leave or for any reason is
temporarily unable to perform the duties of the office of Chief Magistrate if an appointment has not been made under subsection (1AAA); or (b) if there is a vacancy in the office of Chief Magistrate. S. 8(1A) inserted by No. 64/1996 s. 28(1), substituted by No. 31/2013 s. 6(3). s. 8 (1A) The senior of the Deputy Chief Magistrates willing to act as Chief Magistrate shall act as Chief Magistrate if there is— (a) a period when the Chief Magistrate is for any reason temporarily unable to perform the duties of the office of Chief Magistrate and an appointment has not been made under subsection (1AAA) or (1)(a); or (b) a vacancy in the office of Chief Magistrate and an appointment has not been made under subsection (1)(b). S. 8(1B) inserted by No. 64/1996 s. 28(1), amended by No. 31/2013 s. 6(4). (1B) If the appointment of 2 or more Deputy Chief Magistrates took place on the same date, the Deputy Chief Magistrates have seniority according to the seniority assigned in the instruments of appointment as Deputy Chief Magistrate, or if there is no such assignment, according to the order of their taking oath of office. S. 8(2) amended by No. 64/1996 s. 28(2)(a)(b). (2) A magistrate who is appointed as Acting Chief Magistrate or acts as Chief Magistrate under subsection (1A) has, during the period of the appointment or the period of acting as Chief Magistrate, the same powers and duties as the Chief Magistrate.
S. 16 (Heading) inserted by No. 19/2005 s. 7(1). 16 Rules of Court S. 16(1) amended by No. 64/1996 s. 30(1)(a). (1) The Chief Magistrate together with 2 or more Deputy Chief Magistrates may jointly make rules of court for or with respect to the following— (a) any matter dealt with in the Rules referred to in subsection (5); S. 16(1)(ab) inserted by No. 47/2010 s. 89(a). (ab) furthering the overarching purpose set out in the Civil Procedure Act 2010 and the conduct of civil proceedings in accordance with the principles set out in that Act, including the overarching obligations; S. 16(1)(ac) inserted by No. 47/2010 s. 89(a). (ac) the conduct of civil proceedings and parties to civil proceedings generally, including, but not limited to, the imposition of limits, restrictions or conditions on any party in respect of any aspect of the conduct of civil proceedings; S. 16(1)(ad) inserted by No. 47/2010 s. 89(a). s. 16 (ad) case management; S. 16(1)(ae) inserted by No. 47/2010 s. 89(a). (ae) any other matter or thing required or permitted by or under the Civil Procedure Act 2010 to be dealt with by rules of court or otherwise necessary or required for the purposes of that Act; (b) the prescription of the civil proceedings or class of civil proceedings which may be dealt with by the Court constituted by a registrar; (c) the prescription of any venue of the court as a civil registry court;
S. 25(4) inserted by No. 7/2009 s. 426 (as amended by No. 68/2009 ss 46(b), 54(l)). (4) The Court may order that joint committal proceedings in relation to a particular accused are appropriate having regard to— (a) the age of the child; and (b) the effect on victims of the offence charged if the committal proceedings were not conducted jointly; and (c) the estimated duration of the committal proceedings if conducted jointly; and (d) the number of witnesses that would be by both accused; and (e) any other matter considered relevant. S. 25(5) inserted by No. 7/2009 s. 426 (as amended by No. 68/2009 s. 54(l)). (5) The Court may make an order under subsection (4) on the application of a party or on its own motion. S. 25(6) inserted by No. 7/2009 s. 426 (as amended by No. 68/2009 s. 54(l)). (6) Each party is entitled to be present and may address the Court when the Court is considering the making of an order under subsection (4). S. 25(7) inserted by No. 7/2009 s. 426 (as amended by No. 68/2009 s. 54(l)). (7) If the Court makes an order under subsection (4), the Court may adjourn the proceeding for a period not exceeding 28 days to enable the Children's Court to determine whether joint committal proceedings are appropriate in the particular case. S. 25(8) inserted by No. 7/2009 s. 426 (as amended by No. 68/2009 ss 46(c), 54(l)). (8) If joint committal proceedings are conducted under subsection (3)— (a) the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 applies as far as practicable to the child; and s. 25 examined
S. 62(3) inserted by No. 69/2009 s. 54(Sch. Pt 1 item 34.7). (3) This section does not apply in respect of a warrant authorised to be issued under section 194 of the Evidence Act 2008. 63 Persons to whom warrant to arrest may be directed (1) A warrant to arrest may be directed to— (a) a named member of the police force; or (b) generally all members of the police force; or (c) any other person authorised by law to execute a warrant to arrest. S. 63(2) substituted by No. 43/2011 s. 35. (2) A warrant to arrest directed to a named member of the police force may be executed by— (a) any member of the police force; or (b) a protective services officer. S. 63(3) inserted by No, 43/2011 s. 35. (3) If a protective services officer arrests a person under subsection (2)(b), the protective services officer must hand the person into the custody of a member of the police force as soon as practicable after the person is arrested. 64 Authority conferred by warrant to arrest s. 64 (1) A warrant to arrest authorises the person to whom it is directed— (a) to break, enter and search any place where the person named or described in the warrant is suspected to be; and (b) to arrest the person named or described in the warrant. (2) The person to whom a warrant to arrest is directed must cause the person named or described in the warrant when arrested—
(ii) has been granted bail but is unable to meet any bail condition imposed; or S. 79(1)(d)(iii) amended by Nos 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1) (as amended by No. 12/1999 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 19)), 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.36(b)). (iii) is returned to the custody of the Secretary to the Department of Human Services under section 333(1)(c) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009; or (e) as authorised by any other Act. S. 79(2) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.37). (2) If an accused is remanded in custody on two or more charges to be heard by the same court at the same time and place, the Court may issue one remand warrant in respect of all the charges. 80 Persons to whom remand warrant may be directed s. 80 (1) A remand warrant may be directed to— (a) a named member of the police force; or (b) generally all members of the police force; or S. 80(1)(ba) inserted by No. 34/1990 s. 4(Sch. 3 item 9). (ba) generally all prison officers; or (c) any other person authorised by law to execute a remand warrant. (2) A remand warrant directed to a named member of the police force may be executed by any member of the police force. S. 80(3) inserted by No. 34/1990 s. 4(Sch. 3 item 10). (3) A remand warrant directed to a named member of the police force or to generally all members of the police force may be executed by any prison officer. 81 Directions in, and authority of, remand warrant
S. 82I(2) amended by No. 9/2009 s. 75(1). (2) Once the vehicle has stopped, the member of the police force or any person who is a bailiff for the purposes of the Supreme Court Act 1986 (other than a bailiff who is a sheriff's officer) may direct the driver of the vehicle— (a) to keep the vehicle stationary; (b) to drive the vehicle to a designated spot; (c) to produce his or her driver licence document or permit document; (d) to comply with any other reasonable direction— to enable a determination of whether the driver, or any person accompanying the driver, is named in any warrant. Note to s. 82I(2) inserted by No. 9/2009 s. 75(2). s. 82I Note See section 30 of the Sheriff Act 2009 for the power of the sheriff, and by delegation, sheriff's officers, at police road checks. (3) A person who is given a direction under subsection (2) must comply with the direction unless he or she has a reasonable excuse for not doing so. 5 penalty units.
S. 99 amended by No. 70/1996 s. 8, substituted by No. 12/2006 s. 171 (as amended by No. 32/2006 s. 53(1)). s. 99 99 Infringement offence enforcement procedure under the Infringements Act 2006 The procedure set out in the Infringements Act 2006 may be used instead of commencing a proceeding against a person for an offence— (a) for which an infringement notice within the meaning of that Act could be issued or served in respect of an offence under an Act or other instrument which establishes the offence; and (b) which is a lodgeable infringement offence within the meaning of the Infringements Act 2006. S. 99A inserted by No. 99/2000 s. 5. 99A Certain agencies may give information for enforcement purposes (1) In this section, specified agency means a person or body— (a) that holds information that may be of use in the enforcement of court orders and fines; and (b) that is stated by regulations made for the purposes of this section to be a specified agency— but does not include a person or body listed in section 90A(1) of the Link Act 1995. S. 99A(2) amended by No. 12/2006 s. 172(a). s. 99A (2) Words and expressions used in this section have the same meanings as in section 124A. S. 99A(3) amended by No. 12/2006 s. 172(b). (3) The infringements registrar, the sheriff and any contractor or sub-contractor supporting the functions of the or the sheriff may, for the purpose of the enforcement of court orders and fines, request information that may assist in
S. 100(3) amended by No. 91/1994 s. 36(7)(b). (3) For the purpose of determining in a proceeding involving property whether the amount claimed or the value of the relief sought is within the jurisdictional limit, a certificate which purports to have been issued by a valuer and which purports to state the value of the property as at a particular date is admissible in evidence and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, is proof of the value of the property as at that date. (4) The Court does not cease to have jurisdiction in respect of a cause of action because— (a) part of the cause of action arose outside —if a material part of it arose in ; or (b) the whole cause of action arose outside —if the defendant resided within at the time of being served with the complaint. (5) A minor may bring a proceeding in the Court for the recovery of money payable to the minor under a contract of service or a contract for services as if the minor were of full age. (6) A party to a civil proceeding (including an arbitration) may appear— (a) personally; or S. 100(6)(b) amended by No. 35/1996 s. 453(Sch. 1 item 53.3). s. 101 (b) by a legal practitioner or other person empowered by law to appear for the party; or (c) in the case of a cause of action for a debt or a liquidated demand, by a person in the exclusive employment of the party who is authorised in writing to appear for the party. (7) Every judgment debt carries interest at the rate for the time being fixed under section 2 of the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 from the time the order was made.
of a court under Chapter 5 of the Civil Procedure Act 2010. Division 3—Pre-hearing conferences 107 Pre-hearing conferences S. 107(1) substituted by No. 51/2000 s. 6(1). (1) A magistrate or a registrar may refer a civil proceeding or part of a civil proceeding for a prehearing conference in accordance with the Rules. (2) A magistrate or registrar must conduct the conference in accordance with the Rules and may— S. 107(2)(a) amended by No. 51/2000 s. 6(2)(a). (a) if the proceeding or any part of the proceeding is not settled between the parties, refer it back to the Court; or S. 107(2)(b) amended by No. 51/2000 s. 6(2)(b). (b) at the request of the parties, refer the proceeding or any part of the proceeding back to the Court for arbitration under Division 2; or S. 107(2)(c) amended by No. 51/2000 s. 6(2)(c). (c) if the proceeding or any part of the proceeding is settled between the parties, refer it back to the Court for the making of an order. S. 107A inserted by No. 47/2010 s. 91. 107A Interaction with Civil Procedure Act 2010 The powers of the Court under this Division are in addition to, and do not derogate from, the powers of a court under the Civil Procedure Act 2010. Pt 5 Div. 3A (Heading and ss 108, 108A) inserted by No. 64/1996 s. 35. Division 3A—Mediation
Note to s. 127(1) inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.46). Note Section 336A of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 provides that a victim of an offence is entitled to be present in court unless the court orders the victim to leave. S. 127(2) inserted by No. 15/2005 s. 11(2). (2) Nothing in this section prevents the Court from ordering a witness to leave the Court and to remain outside and beyond the hearing of the Court at any time after giving evidence if the Court considers it appropriate to do so. 128 Power to adjourn proceeding s. 127 S. 128(1) amended by No. 7/2009 s. 427(1)(g) (as amended by No. 68/2009 s. 54(m)). (1) The Court may, on the application of a party to a proceeding other than a criminal proceeding or without any such application, adjourn the hearing of the proceeding— (a) to such times and places; and (b) for such purposes; and (c) on such terms as to costs or otherwise— as it considers necessary or just in the circumstances. S. 128(2) repealed by No. 7/2009 s. 427(1)(h) (as amended by No. 68/2009 s. 54(m)). * * * * * S. 128(3) amended by No. 7/2009 s. 427(1)(i) (as amended by No. 68/2009 ss 49(p), 54(m)). (3) If the Court has adjourned the hearing of a proceeding other than a criminal proceeding to a particular time, it may order that the hearing be held or resumed before that time. (4) The Court may only make an order under subsection (3) with the consent of all the parties or on the application of a party who has given
S. 140 (2B)(a)(iii) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.56). (iii) in respect of a specified class of infringement offence within the meaning of the Infringements Act 2006, including offences committed before or after the commencement of the regulations providing for the reduction, waiver or refund, in whole or in part, of the fees, costs and charges; s. 140 S. 140 (2B)(a)(iv) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.57). (iv) in respect of a specified class of infringement notice within the meaning of the Infringements Act 2006, including notices issued or served before or after the commencement of the regulations providing for the reduction, waiver or refund, in whole or in part, of the fees, costs and charges; S. 140 (2B)(a)(v) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 82.58). (v) in respect of a specified enforcement agency or class of enforcement agency within the meaning of the Infringements Act 2006; (vi) for a specified period or periods or from a specified commencement date to a specified expiry date; (vii) in respect of any combination of the matters referred to in paragraphs (i) to (vi); (b) may be subject to specified conditions. (3) Regulations made under this Act may be made— (a) so as to confer a discretionary authority on a specified court official or a specified class of court officials; and S. 140(3)(b) amended by No. 87/2005 s. 27(3)(a). s. 140 (b) so as to provide for the exemption of persons or proceedings or a class of persons or proceedings from any of the regulations providing for the imposition of fees; and
Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 3(a) amended by Nos 64/1990 s. 20(Sch. item 4.3(c)(i)), 22/1995 s. 27(c)(i)(ii), 4/2002 s. 12(4)(a), 31/2004 s. 7(2)(a), substituted by No. 38/2004 s. 14(1)(c). (a) a salary at the rate for the time being applicable under the Judicial Salaries Act 2004; or Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 3(b) repealed by No. 64/1990 s. 20(Sch. item 4.3(c)(ii)), new Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 3(b) inserted by No. 31/2004 s. 7(2)(b). (b) in the case of a part-time magistrate, a pro-rata amount of the salary referred to in paragraph (a). Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 3(c) repealed by No. 64/1990 s. 20(Sch. item 4.3(c)(ii)). * * * * * Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 4 amended by No. 64/1990 s. 20(Sch. item 4.3(d) (i)–(iv)), substituted by No. 22/1995 s. 27(d), amended by No. 4/2002 s. 12(4)(b), substituted by No. 38/2004 s. 14(1)(d). 4. The Chief Magistrate, each Deputy Chief Magistrate and each other magistrate shall be paid allowances at such rate or amount or of such kind as are for the time being applicable under the Judicial Salaries Act 2004.
Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 9 amended by Nos 22/1995 s. 27(f), 31/2004 s. 7(3). 9. Subject to clauses 2(b) and 3(b), nothing in this Part authorises the salaries or the aggregate value of the allowances payable to the Chief Magistrate, a Deputy Chief Magistrate and the other magistrates to be reduced. Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 9A inserted by No. 83/2008 s. 11(2). 9A. An arrangement referred to in clause 5 or 10A does not constitute and is deemed never to have constituted a reduction in the salary of the magistrate who enters or entered into the arrangement. Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 10 amended by Nos 64/1990 s. 20(Sch. item 4.3(g)), 22/1995 s. 27(g), substituted by No. 1/2000 s. 5(1). 10. The following are to be paid out of the Consolidated Fund, which is appropriated to the necessary extent— Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 10(1)(a) amended by No. 83/2008 s. 11(3). (a) the salaries (including the amount of any benefits) and allowances payable under this Part; and (b) premiums and other amounts payable under the Accident Compensation (WorkCover Insurance) Act 1993 in respect of the magistrates; and Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 10(c) substituted by No. 26/2007 s. 114(1). Sch. 1 (c) superannuation contributions (within the meaning of the Payroll Tax Act 2007) payable in respect of the magistrates; and Sch. 1 Pt 1 cl. 10(d) substituted by No. 26/2007 s. 114(1). (d) payroll tax payable under the Payroll Tax Act 2007 payable in respect of wages paid or payable to the magistrates; and (e) tax payable under the Fringe Benefits Tax Act 1986 of the Commonwealth in respect of fringe benefits provided to the magistrates.
Assent Date: 10.10.06 Commencement Date: S. 45 on 18.10.06: Special Gazette (No. 273) 17.10.06 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Major Events (Aerial Advertising) Act 2007, No. 13/2007 Endnotes Assent Date: 8.5.07 Commencement Date: S. 48 on 9.5.07: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Education and Other Matters) Act 2007, No. 24/2007 Assent Date: 26.6.07 Commencement Date: S. 5 on 27.6.07: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Payroll Tax Act 2007, No. 26/2007 Assent Date: 26.6.07 Commencement Date: S. 114 on 1.7.07: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Magistrates' Court and Coroners Acts Amendment Act 2007, No. 36/2007 Assent Date: 14.8.07 Commencement Date: Ss 3–7 on 15.8.07: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Firearms Amendment Act 2007, No. 50/2007 Assent Date: 17.10.07 Commencement Date: S. 59 on 30.6.08: Government Gazette 26.6.08 p. 1388 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Justice and Road Legislation Amendment (Law Enforcement) Act 2007, No. 52/2007 Assent Date: 17.10.07 Commencement Date: S. 3 on 28.2.08: Government Gazette 31.1.08 p. 196 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2007, No. 53/2007 Assent Date: 17.10.07 Commencement Date: S. 23 on 8.11.07: Government Gazette 8.11.07 p. 2579 : This information relates only to the provisions amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Endnotes Criminal Procedure Legislation Amendment Act 2008, No. 8/2008
Assent Date: 24.3.09 Commencement Date: Ss 73–76 on 1.10.09: Government Gazette 1.10.09 p. 2539 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2009, No. 25/2009 Assent Date: 17.6.09 Commencement Date: S. 18 on 3.9.09: Government Gazette 3.9.09 p. 2331 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Major Sporting Events Act 2009, No. 30/2009 Assent Date: 23.6.09 Commencement Date: Ss 196–198 on 24.6.09: s. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Resolution Conference) Act 2009, No. 50/2009 Endnotes Assent Date: 8.9.09 Commencement Date: Ss 12–15 on 16.9.09: Special Gazette (No. 319) 16.9.09 p. 1—see Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Criminal Procedure Amendment (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2009, No. 68/2009 Assent Date: 24.11.09 Commencement Date: S. 97(Sch. item 82) on 1.1.10: Government Gazette 10.12.09 p. 3215 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Statute Law Amendment (Evidence Consequential Provisions) Act 2009, No. 69/2009 Assent Date: 24.11.09 Commencement Date: S. 54(Sch. Pt 1 item 34), (Sch. Pt 2 item 32) on 1.1.10: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2009, No. 87/2009 Endnotes
Courts and Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2012, No. 26/2012 Assent Date: 29.5.12 Commencement Date: Ss 22–25 on 16.7.12: Special Gazette (No. 237) 3.7.12 p. 1 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Endnotes Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 2012, No. 48/2012 Assent Date: 4.9.12 Commencement Date: Ss 38–40 on 5.9.12: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment Act 2012, No. 82/2012 Assent Date: 18.12.12 Commencement Date: S. 293 on 10.2.13: Special Gazette (No. 32) 6.2.13 p. 2 : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Courts Legislation Amendment (Reserve Judicial Officers) Act 2013, No. 5/2013 Assent Date: 26.2.13 Commencement Date: Ss 31–40 on 27.2.13: s. 2(1) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2013, No. 31/2013 Assent Date: 4.6.13 Commencement Date: S. 6 on 5.6.13: s. 2(2) : This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Explanatory Details Endnotes