Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 - SECT 38

Rules of evidence not to apply in certain hearings

38. Rules of evidence not to apply in certain hearings

The court is not bound by rules or practice as to evidence but may inform
itself in relation to any matter in such manner as it thinks fit in the
hearing of-

   (a)  a major review;

   (b)  a review directed under section 27(2), 32(5) or 33(2);

   (c)  an application for variation or revocation of a supervision order;

   (d)  an application for extended leave or for revocation of extended leave;

   (e)  an application for an order under section 38C(8);

   (f)  an application under section 38D(1).