Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATIONS 2002 (2002 NO 6) - REG 16

    (1)     If neither party to a proceeding 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.