Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 672

    (1)     This rule applies if a solicitor who acts for a party to a proceeding receives in relation to the proceeding—

        (a)     a notice under rule 607 (1) (Notice to disclose discoverable documents) or 620 (1) (Production of documents for inspection); or

        (b)     an order of the court for the party to answer interrogatories; or

        (c)     an order of the court made under this part that imposes an obligation (however expressed) on the party.

    (2)     The solicitor must, without unnecessary delay, take all reasonable steps to tell the party fully about the party's obligation in relation to the notice or order.

    (3)     If the solicitor, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subrule (2), the solicitor may be dealt with for contempt of court.

    (4)     Subrule (3) does not limit any other power of the court in relation to the failure.