Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

WITNESS PROTECTION ACT 1996 - SECT 19

    (1)     If a participant has any outstanding rights or obligations or is subject to any restrictions, the chief police officer is to take the steps that are reasonably practicable to ensure that—

        (a)     those rights or obligations are dealt with according to law; or

        (b)     the person complies with the restrictions.

    (2)     The steps that may be taken under subsection (1) include—

        (a)     providing protection for the participant while the participant is attending court; or

        (b)     notifying a party or possible party to legal proceedings that the chief police officer will, on behalf of the participant, accept process issued by a court, a tribunal or a royal commission or board of inquiry and nominating a police officer for the purpose.