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Magistrates Court Act 1930
290Chief Magistrate to arrange business of Childrens Court
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290 Chief Magistrate to arrange business of Childrens Court
(1) The Chief Magistrate is responsible for ensuring the orderly and
prompt discharge of the business of the Childrens Court.
(2) The Chief Magistrate may, subject to appropriate and practicable
consultation with the magistrates, make arrangements about—
(a) a magistrate who is to be a Childrens Court Magistrate; and
(b) the assignment of a magistrate under—
(i) section 291B (Acting Childrens Court Magistrate); or
(ii) section 291C (Assignment of other magistrates for
Childrens Court matters).