5A Mention courts S. 5A inserted by The Chief Magistrate may from time to time, by No. 64/1996 notice published in the Government Gazette, s. 27. nominate a venue of the court as a mention court, whether generally or for a particular class of proceeding. 6 Magistrate to be in attendance (1) The Chief Magistrate must make arrangements for a magistrate to attend on the day and at the time and place at which the Court is to be held. (2) If a magistrate does not arrive at the place at which the Court is to be held before the time fixed for the holding of the Court, a registrar may open the Court and adjourn all proceedings to another day or to another venue, as directed by a magistrate. 7 Appointment of magistrates (1) The Governor in Council may appoint as many magistrates as are necessary for transacting the business of the Court. * * * * * S. 7(1A) inserted by No. 31/2004 s. 4(1), repealed by No. 63/2013 s. 75(1). (2) The Governor in Council may appoint one of the magistrates to be Chief Magistrate and two or more to be Deputy Chief Magistrates. (2A) A Deputy Chief Magistrate appointed on or after S. 7(2A) inserted by the commencement of section 5 of the Courts No. 39/2003 holds office Legislation (Amendment) Act 2003 s. 5. for a term not exceeding 5 years specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for reappointment.
S. 5A inserted by No. 64/1996 s. 27. 5A Mention courts The Chief Magistrate may from time to time, by notice published in the Government Gazette, nominate a venue of the court as a mention court, whether generally or for a particular class of proceeding. 6 Magistrate to be in attendance (1) The Chief Magistrate must make arrangements for a magistrate to attend on the day and at the time and place at which the Court is to be held. (2) If a magistrate does not arrive at the place at which the Court is to be held before the time fixed for the holding of the Court, a registrar may open the Court and adjourn all proceedings to another day or to another venue, as directed by a magistrate. 7 Appointment of magistrates (1) The Governor in Council may appoint as many magistrates as are necessary for transacting the business of the Court. S. 7(1A) inserted by No. 31/2004 s. 4(1), repealed by No. 63/2013 s. 75(1). * * * * * (2) The Governor in Council may appoint one of the magistrates to be Chief Magistrate and two or more to be Deputy Chief Magistrates. S. 7(2A) inserted by No. 39/2003 s. 5. (2A) A Deputy Chief Magistrate appointed on or after the commencement of section 5 of the Courts Legislation (Amendment) Act 2003 holds office for a term not exceeding 5 years specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for reappointment.
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