Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

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

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     an application for an order for a person under this chapter has been made to the Magistrates Court; and

        (b)     a hearing will be held for the application ; and

Note     A hearing is not required to register a corresponding prohibition order without amendment (see s 132N).

        (c)     the court is satisfied that the person has been served with a copy of the application under section 132Z (Service of applications).

    (2)     If the Magistrates Court considers it appropriate, the court may —

        (a)     issue a warrant for the person to be arrested and brought before the court; and

        (b)     adjourn the hearing of the application until the person is brought before the court.