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Magistrates Court Act 1987
3ACreation of the Magistrates Court
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3A Creation of the Magistrates Court
[Section 3A Inserted by No. 13 of 1989, s. 9 ]
(1) There is established by this Act a court to be known as the Magistrates Court of Tasmania.
(2) The Magistrates Court is a court of record and shall have jurisdiction throughout the State.
(3) The Magistrates Court consists of the Chief Magistrate, the Deputy Chief Magistrate, and the magistrates.