LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 141 Referral of complaints to Council

This legislation has been repealed.

LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 1987 - SECT 141

141 Referral of complaints to Council

(1) The Commissioner may refer a complaint made to or by the Commissioner to the appropriate Council if the complaint is not to be investigated by the Commissioner under Division 5.

(2) When referring a complaint to a Council, the Commissioner may recommend that the Council investigate the complaint or refer it to mediation, or both.

(3) A decision to refer a complaint to a Council is to be made, as far as practicable, within 21 days after the complaint is made or, if further information or verification is required, within 21 days after the further information or verification is given or provided. A Council is not excused from dealing with a complaint because it is referred to the Council after the time prescribed by this subsection.

(4) The Commissioner may refer a complaint to a Council even though the Commissioner commenced but did not complete an investigation into the complaint.

(5) This section does not apply to a complaint that is dismissed by the Commissioner under this Division.