s 257
In forceHearing procedures
Part 12Court of disputed returns, disputed elections and references by Legislative Assembly
Division 4Hearings of applications and references
257 Hearing procedures
(1) The
Court of Disputed Returns may adjourn the hearing for the period it considers appropriate.
(2) In conducting the hearing, the Court:
(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(b) may inform itself on a matter in a way it considers appropriate; and
(c) may decide the procedures to be followed for the hearing.
(3) However, the Court must comply with this Division and any rules regulating the practice and procedure of the Court.
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