Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATION 2009 (NO 10 OF 2009) - REG 19

    (1)     If neither party to a proceeding on an application appears, either personally or by a representative, at the time and place set for the hearing of the proceeding, the Magistrates Court may order that the proceeding be dismissed.

    (2)     If the Magistrates Court orders that the proceeding be dismissed, the court must not make an order about costs.