Queensland Consolidated Acts

PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 8A

8A Delegation of powers by proper officer

(1) A proper officer may delegate the proper officer’s powers under this Act to an officer of the public service (an
"officer" ) mentioned in subsection (2) if the officer is a justice.

(2) If the proper officer is—

(a) the sheriff—the powers may be delegated to an officer employed in the sheriff’s office or Magistrates Court registry; or

(b) the registrar—the powers may be delegated to an officer employed in the District Court registry or Magistrates Court registry; or

(c) the clerk of the court—the powers may be delegated to an officer employed in the Magistrates Court registry.