Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Accident Compensation Act 1985 - SECT 44

Evidence

44. Evidence



(1) In proceedings under this Act or the Workers Compensation Act 1958, the
County Court is not bound by the rules or practice as to evidence, but may
inform itself in any manner it thinks fit and may take evidence in writing or
orally.

(2) The County Court may take evidence on oath and may administer an oath or
take an affirmation or declaration.

(3) Evidence given before the County Court must not be used in any civil or
criminal proceedings in any court or tribunal other than proceedings-

   (a)  for an offence against this Act, the
        Accident Compensation (WorkCover Insurance) Act 1993 or the
        Workers Compensation Act 1958;

   (b)  for an offence against the Crimes Act 1958 which arises in connection
        with a claim for compensation under this Act.



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(4) The County Court may, of its own motion or on the application of any party
to the proceedings before it, issue to any person a summons to appear before
the Court to give evidence or to produce the documents specified in the
summons.