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Magistrates Court Act 1930
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291J Family Violence Court
(1) The Magistrates Court is known as the Family Violence Court when
it is exercising the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court in relation to
a proceeding mentioned in section 291K.
(2) The Family Violence Court may use the Magistrates Court seal.
(3) When a magistrate sits as the Family Violence Court, the magistrate
may be referred to as the Family Violence Court Magistrate.
(4) The Chief Magistrate is responsible for ensuring the orderly and
prompt discharge of the business of the Family Violence Court.