Northern Territory Numbered Acts

JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2021 (NO 7 OF 2021) - SECT 26

Section 41H

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41H     Authorisation to act in office of Associate Judge

    (1)     The Chief Justice may, in writing, authorise a lawyer (including a public sector employee) to act in the office of Associate Judge subject to the limitations or restrictions, if any, specified in the authorisation if:

    (a)     there is a vacancy in the office of Associate Judge; or

    (b)     an Associate Judge is absent from duty or from the Territory or is unable, for any reason, to carry out the duties of the office.

    (2)     A person authorised under subsection (1) may not act in the office of Associate Judge for a continuous period longer than 12 months.