Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

PROTECTION ORDERS REGULATIONS 2002 (2002 NO 6) - REG 54

    (1)     This regulation applies if a person under a legal disability—

        (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 person can get representation; and

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

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