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DEFENCE FORCE DISCIPLINE ACT 1982 - SECT 129 Jurisdiction and powers of Defence Force magistrate

DEFENCE FORCE DISCIPLINE ACT 1982 - SECT 129

Jurisdiction and powers of Defence Force magistrate

  (1)   A Defence Force magistrate has the same jurisdiction and powers as a restricted court martial (including the powers of the judge advocate of a restricted court martial).

  (2)   A Defence Force magistrate has jurisdiction to take action under Part   IV in relation to a convicted person if the case has been referred to the magistrate under subsection   129A(4) for that purpose.

  (3)   A Defence Force magistrate, before taking action under subsection   (2), shall hear evidence relevant to the determination of what action should be taken.