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CurrentParticular children may be asked to make affidavit only with court’s leave
Part 8Evidence
Division 2Affidavits
81 Particular children may be asked to make affidavit only with court’s leave
A person may ask a child, other than a child who is a respondent, to swear or affirm an affidavit in a proceeding only with the leave of the court.
Note—
There are limitations on particular children being called to give evidence under the Child Protection Act, section 112, the Adoption Act, section 238 and the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023, section 75.
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