Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 - SECT 65

Evidence

65. Evidence



(1) The Panel 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.

(2) Evidence before the Panel-

   (a)  may be given orally or in writing or partly orally and partly in
        writing; and

   (b)  may be given on oath or by declaration.

(3) A member of the Panel may administer an oath or take an affirmation or
declaration for the purposes of this Act.

(4) The Panel, on its own initiative or on the application of an applicant for
leave, may cause to be served on any person a summons to appear before the
Panel to give evidence or produce documents specified in the summons.

(5) The Panel may make an order for the manner of service, including
substituted service, of a summons under subsection (4).



(6) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a
summons.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.