Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Magistrates' Court Act 1989 - SECT 120

Appointment of bail justices

120. Appointment of bail justices



(1) The Attorney-General may appoint as many bail justices as are necessary to
perform the functions of bail justices under the Bail Act 1977 and the
Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.





(2) A person who has attained the age of 65 years is not eligible to be
appointed as a bail justice.

(3) Every person who is appointed as a bail justice must, before acting as a
bail justice, take an oath of office in the prescribed form and manner.

(4) A person who is appointed as a bail justice may resign from office by
delivering to the Attorney-General a signed letter of resignation.





(5) A judge of the Supreme Court, judge of the County Court or magistrate may
exercise any power conferred on a bail justice by or under any Act.