Section 145J — Family Proceedings Act 1980: Procedures relating to applications from persons in Convention countries

145J Procedures relating to applications from persons in Convention countries (1) After fixing a date and time of hearing in respect of the application, the Registrar shall cause to be served on the respondent— (a) A copy of the application and of each relevant accompanying document together with any accompanying notice that may be required; and (b) A summons to the respondent to attend the hearing on the date and at the time so fixed. (2) Where the respondent's address is unknown or where a summons has been issued but cannot be served because the respondent cannot be found, a District Court Judge may issue a warrant to arrest the respondent and bring the respondent before the Court. (3) The Registrar shall inform the Secretary of the decision of the Court on an application made under section 145A of this Act, and the Secretary shall transmit the information to the responsible authority in the Convention country. Sections 145A to 145J were inserted, as from 1 July 1992, by section 21 Family Proceedings Amendment Act 1991 (1991 No 144). Subsection (3) was amended, as from 1 July 1995, by section 10(1) Department of Justice (Restructuring) Act 1995 (1995 No 39) by omitting the words “ for Justice ” .