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Magistrates Act 1991

sec.49Continuation of jurisdiction on retirement

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### sec.49 Continuation of jurisdiction on retirement A person who ceases to be a magistrate for any reason (other than death or removal from office) is taken to continue to be a magistrate so far as it is necessary to give a decision in a matter that is partly heard or standing for the decision of the magistrate.

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