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The following pieces of legislation deal with key functions of the ACT Magistrates Court as well as the Coroner's Court and the Childrens Court. For court procedure to do with children see Part 7A of the Court Procedures Act 2004.

Other selected Acts impacting on the work of the courts - such as the Evidence Act 1971 and Crimes Act 1900 - have also been included.

Legislation

Australian Road Rules (February 2008 version) 

Bail Act 1992

Coroners Act 1997

Court Procedures Act 2004

Court Procedures Rules 2006

Children and Young People Act 2008

Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005

Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005

Crimes Act 1900

Criminal Code 2002

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Regulation 2009

Evidence Act 1997

Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)

Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991

Human Rights Act 2004

Legislation Act 2001

Limitation Act 1985

Magistrates Court Act 1930

Magistrates Court (Civil Jurisdiction) Act 1982 (repealed)

Magistrates Court Regulations

Oaths and Affirmations Act 1984

Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 1983

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  • Page updated on 11 Sep 2016