Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(1) If the Magistrates Court is satisfied that section 229 (1) applies in relation to a prisoner, the court must, by written order, direct the person in charge of the prison where the prisoner is being held to bring the prisoner before the court at a stated place and time for a decision about whether an order of transfer should be issued for the prisoner.
(2) Notice of the order must be served on the Attorney-General and on the prisoner.
(3) At a hearing under the order—
(a) the prisoner is entitled to be represented by a lawyer; and
(b) the Attorney-General is entitled to appear or to be represented.