Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Community Services Act 1970 - SECT 25

Powers of magistrate on investigation

25. Powers of magistrate on investigation

For the purposes of any investigation by a special magistrate under this
Division the following provisions shall have effect-

   (a)  where the magistrate is satisfied that by reason of physical
        disability or other sufficient cause the applicant is unable to attend
        the magistrate may dispense with the attendance of the applicant;

   (b)  the magistrate may call and examine such witnesses as he thinks fit;

   (c)  in investigating any application the magistrate shall not be bound by
        any rules of evidence but shall investigate the matter and make his
        recommendation according to the substantial merits of the case without
        regard to legal forms and technicalities;

   (d)  the magistrate shall have in relation to witnesses and their
        examination and the production of documents the powers of the
        Magistrates' Court under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989.