17Registration of decrees

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.