Magistrates' Court Act 1989
4JAdjournment to seek legal advice
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4J Adjournment to seek legal advice
S. 4J(1) amended by No. 33/2018 ss 37(1), 44(2).
(1) The Specialist Family Violence Court Division may, on its own initiative or on the application of a party to a proceeding, exercise its power under section 128 to adjourn proceedings to give one or more of the parties a reasonable opportunity to obtain legal advice.
S. 4J(2) amended by No. 33/2018 ss 37(1), 44(2).
(2) The Specialist Family Violence Court Division may resume the proceedings if it is satisfied that the party or parties have had a reasonable opportunity to obtain legal advice whether or not that advice has been obtained.
For party to a proceeding, see section 3(1).
S. 4K inserted by No. 77/2004 s. 4.