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Magistrates' Court Act 1989
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12 Vacation of office
A person ceases to hold office as a magistrate if—
S. 12(a) amended by Nos 9/1995 s. 10(1)(d), 16/2005 s. 8(3)(b).
(a) he or she attains the age of 70 years; or
S. 12(b) substituted by No. 16/2005 s. 8(3)(c).
(b) he or she is removed from office by the Governor in Council in accordance with Part IIIAA of the **Constitution Act 1975**; or
S. 12(c) inserted by No. 16/2005 s. 8(3)(c).
(c) his or her office is abolished by or under an Act.
S. 12A inserted by No. 16/2016 s. 198.