Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

JUSTICES ACT - SECT 44

In any case, whether the matter of complaint is or is not directed or required to be heard by 2 or more Justices, a single Justice may do any or all of the following:

        (a)     receive the complaint;

        (b)     grant a summons or warrant thereon;

        (c)     issue his summons or warrant to compel the attendance of any witness;

        (d)     by consent of the parties expedite the date of hearing;

        (e)     either upon the return of the summons, or at any other time before the completion of the hearing, adjourn the hearing as hereinafter provided;

        (f)     do all other acts and matters preliminary to the hearing;

        (g)     issue any warrant of distress or commitment upon any finding of guilt or order.