Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts14. Transitional
(1) An appointment of a person as a justice of the peace -
(a) under section 10(1) of the Justices Act ; or
(b) under section 10(3) of that Act, that is continued in force under section 6 of the Transfer of Powers (Further Provisions) Act ,
that is in force immediately before the commencement of this Act continues in force as if the appointment was made under this Act and expressed to be for a period of 5 years after that commencement.
(2) An appointment under section 10(1) of the Justices Act of a person that is subject to a condition under section 10(3) of that Act in force immediately before the commencement of this Act continues in force, subject to the conditions expressed in the appointment, as if the appointment was made under this Act.
(3) A reference to a justice of the peace (however described) shall be read as a reference to a justice of the peace appointed or holding office as a justice of the peace under this Act.
(4) Where a justice of the peace has taken an oath or made an affirmation of office required under a provision repealed by this Act, it is not necessary for him or her to take an oath or make an affirmation for the purpose of section 7 of this Act.