MAGISTRATES' COURT ACT 1989 - SECT 9A Appointment of reserve magistrates

MAGISTRATES' COURT ACT 1989 - SECT 9A

    (1)     The Governor in Council may appoint as many reserve magistrates as are necessary for transacting the business of the Court.

    (2)     A person is not eligible for appointment as a reserve magistrate unless he or she—

S. 9A(2)(a) amended by No. 63/2013 s. 41.

        (a)     has not attained the age of 78 years; and

        (b)     is, or has been—

              (i)     a magistrate appointed under section 7 or any previous corresponding provision; or

              (ii)     a magistrate of a Magistrates' Court or Local Court (however designated) of another State or the Northern Territory or the Australian Capital Territory.

    (3)     The instrument of appointment of a person as a reserve magistrate must specify the terms and conditions of appointment.

    (4)     A reserve magistrate is eligible for re‑appointment as a reserve magistrate.

S. 9B inserted by No. 5/2013 s. 35.