Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

MAGISTRATES ACT - SECT 3

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

"Coroner" has the same meaning as in the Coroners Act .

"eligible person" means a person eligible under section 5 for appointment as a Magistrate.

"Magistrate" means the Chief Magistrate, a Deputy Chief Magistrate, a Stipendiary Magistrate, a Special Magistrate or a Relieving Magistrate.

"Relieving Magistrate" means a person appointed as a Relieving Magistrate under section 9A.