Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CRIMES (CHILD SEX OFFENDERS) ACT 2005 - SECT 132J

    (1)     This section applies in relation to an application for a prohibition order for a person if—

        (a)     an interim prohibition order is in force for the person; and

        (b)     the Magistrates Court adjourns the application; and

        (c)     the interim prohibition order will end before the application is decided.

    (2)     The Magistrates Court may, on application by the chief police officer or on its own initiative, extend the interim prohibition order for not more than 28 days.

    (3)     The interim prohibition order may be extended in the person's absence if the Magistrates Court is satisfied that the person was served with the application for the prohibition order under section 132Z (Service of applications).

Note     The chief police officer may delegate a function under this section (see s 132AA).