Magistrates' Courts (Domestic Proceedings) (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 1999 No. 62

Citation, commencement and interpretation

3.  After rule 2 there shall be inserted the following new rule—

“Proceedings with respect to which a Resident Magistrate may discharge the functions of a court

2A.   Where an application is made ex parte for an occupation order or a non-molestation order under the Order of 1998, a resident magistrate may discharge the functions of a court of summary jurisdiction.”.