Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATION 2009 (NO 10 OF 2009) - REG 57

    (1)     This section applies if a party to a proceeding on an application is a person with a legal disability and—

        (a)     does not have a representative; or

        (b)     does not have an appropriate or suitable representative.

    (2)     The Magistrates Court may, on its own initiative or on application by someone else—

        (a)     adjourn the proceeding so the party can get representation; and

        (b)     give the party the information necessary to allow the party to get representation; and

        (c)     tell the public advocate that the proceeding has been adjourned so the party can get representation.