📜 Courts Legislation Amendment Bill 2012
Assented toLCBill 30926 September 2012
Amends the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 and the Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004. It allows court registrars to handle preliminary criminal matters and clarifies the time limit for appeals to the District Court and Court of Appeal.
Impact
Affects court operations, legal professionals, and individuals involved in criminal and civil court proceedings. Aims to improve court efficiency and clarify appeal processes.
Key Changes
["Allows registrars to handle preliminary criminal matters, reserving specific findings for judicial officers.", "Clarifies the power of the District Court to extend the time limit for appeals from the Magistrates Court.", "Clarifies the power of the Court of Appeal to extend the time limit for appeals from the District Court."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC26 Sept 2012
- LC Third ReadingLC23 Oct 2012
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC23 Oct 2012
- LA Third ReadingLA8 Nov 2012
- LA IntroducedLA8 Nov 2012
- LA Second Reading MovedLA8 Nov 2012
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA8 Nov 2012
- Royal Assent22 Nov 2012
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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