Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. A primary court, in proceedings of a civil nature, may order the recovery of possession of land. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Act to amend the magistrates courts act, 1944, so as to regulate anew the quali.
Signed by the officer administering the government in afrikaans. Provided that when there is more than one magistrates court in the same division, the chief justice may direct the distribution of business between such courts. Amendments to the act were applied to rehoboth insofar as they related to matters which fell under the legislative authority of rehoboth by the magistrates courts amendment act 5 of 1982 rehoboth official gazette 79 of rehoboth, dated 7 october 1983. Western australian legislation magistrates court act 2004. This act may be cited as the magistrates court act chapter 7. The act defines jurisdiction proceedings relating to land and in case of customary law. This act provides with respect to the jurisdiction, powers and functions of magistrates courts and for other related matters. Magistrates court civil proceedings rules 2005 forms. The magistrates court of the australian capital territory is a court of summary jurisdiction that deals with the majority of criminal law matters and the majority of small civil law matters in the australian capital territory, the jervis bay territory and the australian antarctic territory the current chief magistrate is lorraine walker, appointed with effect from october 2011. Online forms magistrates court of western australia. This legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet. Determination of number, locations, and salaries of magistrates. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires adult means a person who, in the opinion of the magistrate before whom he is brought, is eighteen years of age or upwards.
Magistrates court of the australian capital territory wikipedia. S v kawodza hh 61618, crb bnr 11518 2018 zwhhc 616 04. The chancellor may by order a divide guyana, or any portion thereof, into magisterial districts for the purposes of this act. A magistrate is a person of integrity and acts accordingly. Magistrates courts act 1921 view queensland legislation. To consolidate and amend the law relating to magistrates courts. Magistrates courts act 1921 as at 1 march 2017 act 22 of 1921 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Nov 12, 2004 magistrates court civil proceedings act 2004. This is a factsheet for people who want to appeal a civil decision of the magistrates court of victoria to the trial division of the supreme court of victoria. This legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet come into operation or taken effect. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 legal assistance centre. Principal clerk of courts is principal registrar 3b. Reprint current from 1 march 2017 to date accessed 2 may 2020 at 17. Part i of the act sets out provisions in relation to the courts criminal jurisdiction.
Downloading and retention of data regulations 2008 s. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to courts of magistrates. Magistrates courts act 1921 as at 1 march 2017 act 22. Court established 1 a court called the magistrates court of western australia is established. Power of high court to withdraw and transfer cases. Acts of magistrate not affected by error as to venue. Power to transfer suits which may be instituted in more than one court. The federal magistrates act of 1968, as amended codified. An act to consolidate certain enactments relating to the jurisdiction of, and the practice and procedure before, magistrates courts and the functions of justices. Part ii establishment of magistrates courts, appointment of magistrates and law to be administered. How to appeal a decision of the magistrates court to the supreme court 21 october 2019. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 sa sa gg 3346 came into force in south west africa on 1 december 1970 when the amendments made by act 53 of 1970 were brought into force.
Complaint before the icc crimes against humanity and genocide by development of outlawed bioilogical warfare weapons by the peoples republic of china. Magistrates court act 1989 sect 102 arbitration for small claims. Magistrates courts act 1921 as at 1 march 2017 act 22 of 1921. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 south african government. Courts duties in dealing with cases and making rules 14. An act to repeal and reenact, with certain modifications, the magistrates courts, act 1963 part i preliminary. How to appeal a decision of the magistrates court to the. Prior to lodging a claim with the court, you may send a letter of demand to the defendant seeking payment of monies owed, or rectification of the issue in dispute. Magistrates court of the australian capital territory. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act.
Appointment of ritchie as a place for the holding of a periodical court within the magisterial district of francis baard. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 signed by the officer administering the government in afrikaans as amended by magistrates courts amendment act 40 of 1952 magistrates courts amendment act 14 of 1954 general law amendment act 62 of 1955 general law amendment act 50 of 1956 general law amendment act 68 of 1957 criminal law amendment act 16 of 1959 criminal law. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 signed by the officer administering the government in afrikaans as amended by magistrates courts amendment act 40 of 1952 magistrates courts amendment act 14 of 1954 general law amendment act 62 of 1955 general law amendment act 50 of 1956 general law amendment act 68 of 1957 criminal law amendment act 16 of 1959 criminal law further amendment act 75 of. Magistrates court act 1930 act legislation register. Nov 12, 2004 versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Adjournment of proceeding to drug court division 4d. Magistrates courts act, 1944 namibia legal information. Magistrates court act 1989 sect 102 arbitration for small. The magistrates court of the australian capital territory is a court of summary jurisdiction that deals with the majority of criminal law matters and the majority of small civil law matters in the australian capital territory, the jervis bay territory and the australian antarctic territory. Meaning of family member part 2the magistrates court of victoria 4. Signed by the officer administering the government in.
Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 namibia legal database. This act may be cited as the summary jurisdiction magistrates act. Magistrates courts amendment act, 2007, 2007 uganda. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Magistrate court civil rules, 2018, statutory instrument 11 of 2019. Section 9 amended by judicial matters amendment act 24 of 2015. It codifies the procedures applicable in the magistrates courts of england and wales and largely replaces the magistrates courts act 1952. Laws of kenya magistrates courts act chapter 10 revised edition 2012 2010 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorneygeneral. Jul 25, 20 a residential tenancies act application. Part i of the act sets out provisions in relation to the courts criminal jurisdiction, and part ii in relation to civil proceedings. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Chapter 11 the magistrates courts act an act to provide for the jurisdiction, powers and functions of magistrates courts and for other related matters. Superior courts act 10 of 20 south african government.
Appointment of bailiffs and bailiffs assistants part 2 jurisdiction 4. Other forms, such as an application under the dividing fences act 1961, are available for download from the website. Oct 21, 2019 how to appeal a decision of the magistrates court to the supreme court 21 october 2019. An act to consolidate certain enactments relating to the jurisdiction of, and the practice and procedure before, magistrates courts and the functions of justices clerks, and to matters connected therewith, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the law commission. A primary court, in proceedings of a civil nature, may order the recovery of possession of. Magistrates courts act uganda legal information institute. Magistrates court act and regulations 321944 share results. Magistrates courts act 32 of 1944 signed by the officer administering the government in afrikaans as amended by magistrates courts amendment act 40 of 1952 magistrates courts amendment act 14 of 1954 general law amendment act 62 of 1955 general law amendment act 50 of 1956 general law amendment act 68 of 1957 criminal law amendment act 16. This act may be cited as the magistrates courts act 1 984, and shall come into operation such date as the, minister may, by order published in the gazette, appoint, 2. Magistrates courts act table of contents rules of court. An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the establishment, constitution and jurisdiction of, and the practice and procedure before, magistrates courts and to make provision for other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Magistrates court act 1991 south australian legislation. Magistrates act, 1993act no 90 of 1993 regulations in this schedule the regulations means the regulations published by government notice no. Magistrates courts are primary courts, district courts or courts of a resident magistrate.
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