Enforcement of Court Orders Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS199, “Enforcement of Court Orders Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-60-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Enforcement of Court Orders Act (amended) bill in Nova Scotia is currently law after receiving Royal Assent. This bill allows the government to take action against individuals who fail to comply with court orders, such as those related to child support payments or other financial obligations. The government can now seize assets, freeze bank accounts, and take other measures to enforce these orders, giving courts more tools to ensure people meet their financial responsibilities.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Enforcement of Court Orders Act to clarify the powers of enforcement officers in Nova Scotia.
- 02The amendments to the Enforcement of Court Orders Act come into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 03The Enforcement of Court Orders Act is amended by adding a new section 5A, which sets out the circumstances in which an enforcement officer may enter a person's premises.
- 04An enforcement officer may use reasonable force to enter a person's premises if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a person is in breach of a court order.
- 05The amendments to the Enforcement of Court Orders Act do not apply to any proceedings commenced before the coming into force of this Act.
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