Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 56

(1)     Except as expressly provided in this Act—

        (a)     the Magistrates Court Act 1930 , and the rules and regulations under that Act, apply to the Childrens Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction under section 54 (General jurisdiction of Childrens Court) in relation to a proceeding under Chapter 6 (Young offenders), other than section 128 (Special purpose leave); and

        (b)     the Magistrates Court (Civil Jurisdiction) Act 1982 , and the regulations under that Act, apply to the Childrens Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction under section 54 in relation to any other proceeding under this Act.

(2)     The regulations may make provision with respect to the procedure to be followed in proceedings in the court in the exercise of its jurisdiction under section 54.