Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, Section 85 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Where any [F1civil servant in the Department of Justice] has been guilty of any default with respect to any money, securities or effects in the [F2Court of Judicature] or the county court or any statutory deposit or with respect to any such securities as are mentioned in section 84(2), such sum as is necessary for making good the default shall be paid by the Lord Chancellor [F3or, if and so far as it is not so paid, shall be charged on and issued out of the [F4Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland]].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 85 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Court Service (Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/133), art. 1, Sch. para. 5(4) (with arts. 5-7)
F2Words in s. 85 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148, Sch. 11 para. 6(1); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)
F3Words added by Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53, SIF 38), s. 70, Sch. 8 para. 9
F4Words in s. 85 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), Sch. 18 para. 23 (with arts. 28-31)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 85(2): transfer of functions (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), Sch. 17 para. 6(h) (with arts. 28-31)
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