Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATION 2009 (NO 10 OF 2009) - REG 59

    (1)     An application to the Magistrates Court in a proceeding—

        (a)     may be made only by motion; and

        (b)     may be supported by affidavit.

    (2)     An applicant may move the Magistrates Court for the order sought only if—

        (a)     the applicant has—

              (i)     filed a notice of motion; and

              (ii)     served a copy of the notice on each interested party; or

        (b)     section 60 applies.

    (3)     If a copy of a notice is required to be served under this section, the copy must be served not later than 3 days before the day fixed for the hearing of the motion unless the Magistrates Court otherwise orders.