Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies if the Supreme Court orders an adjourned hearing for an application for a control order in relation to a person.
(2) At least 28 days before the date fixed for the adjourned hearing, the Commissioner must serve on the person a written notice setting out the following information:
(a) a statement that an application under section 24 for a control order has been made in relation to the person;
(b) a brief explanation of the effect of Part 4, Division 3 if a control order is made;
(c) the date on which, and the time at which, the adjourned hearing will be held.
(3) At the adjourned hearing, the Supreme Court:
(a) may hear evidence by or for the Commissioner and the person; and
(b) must determine whether there is a ground for making a control order in relation to the person, and whether it is appropriate to do so, taking into account:
(i) the affidavit or affidavits verifying the grounds of the application for the control order; and
(ii) any other evidence provided at the hearing by or for the Commissioner or the person.
(a) if it determines there is a ground for making a control order in relation to the person and it is appropriate to do so – make a control order; or
(b) if it determines otherwise – dismiss the application.