Preliminary conferences—generally

In force

The objects of a preliminary conference in relation to an application for a protection order are to—

(a)

find out whether the proceeding for the order may be settled by consent before it is heard by the Magistrates Court; and

(b)

ensure the application is ready to be heard as soon as practicable.

Note 1

Before making a consent order, the court must explain certain things about the order (see s 60 and s 61).

Note 2

Words spoken or anything done at the preliminary conference that is related to a question to be decided by the court in the proceeding for the protection order is generally inadmissible as evidence in the proceeding (see s 57).

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