Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

MAGISTRATES COURT ACT 1930 - SECT 309

If the procedure for taking a step in a proceeding is not set out in this Act or the law under which the step is to be taken, the court may give a direction in relation to—

        (a)     the procedure to be followed in relation to the step; and

        (b)     any other relevant matter in relation to the step.

Note     The Childrens Court and the Magistrates Court may make procedures to be followed in relation to circle sentencing for certain Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander offenders (see s 291GB and s 291N).