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Local Government Act 2002

Offences, penalties, infringement offences, and legal proceedings - Legal proceedings - Procedure

247: Proceedings in District Court

You could also call this:

“How to take your case to the District Court”

If you need to make an application or appeal to the District Court under this Act, you must follow the rules of the District Court. These rules tell you how to do things properly in court. It’s important to follow these rules so that your application or appeal is handled correctly.

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Part 9 Offences, penalties, infringement offences, and legal proceedings
Legal proceedings: Procedure

247Proceedings in District Court

  1. An application and appeal to the District Court under this Act must be made in accordance with the rules of the District Court.

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