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Taking of evidence

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Part 4Other forms of assistance to a Tribunal
Division 1Taking evidence etc.

27 Taking of evidence

(1)

If the Attorney‑General authorises taking of evidence, a magistrate may take the evidence on oath from each witness appearing before the magistrate to give evidence in relation to the matter.

(2)

A magistrate who takes any such evidence must:

(a)

cause the evidence to be put in writing; and

(b)

certify that the evidence was taken by the magistrate; and

(c)

cause the writing so certified to be sent to the Attorney‑General.

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