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Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill
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This is an omnibus Bill to expand the jurisdiction of Community Magistrates to free up judicial resource and improve the timeliness of cases in the District Court.MP in charge
Hon Nicole McKeeCommittee
Justice
Bill No.331-1
54Parliament
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Closing date: 14 Aug 2026 NZ Time
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