# Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, Paragraph 9

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Until an order under section 68(3) comes into force in relation to any place in which heretofore there was established a district probate registry, that registry shall continue in existence and—
(a) shall be deemed to be a branch office of the Probate and Matrimonial Office;
(b) may transact such of the business of that Office as may be specified in directions given by the Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice; and
(c) may be placed under the supervision of a circuit registrar.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/23/schedule/6/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/judicature-northern-ireland-act-1978/schedule-6/paragraph-9
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