Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Evidence Act 2008 - SECT 31

Deaf and mute witnesses

31. Deaf and mute witnesses



(1) A witness who cannot hear adequately may be questioned in any appropriate
way.

(2) A witness who cannot speak adequately may give evidence by any appropriate
means.

(3) The court may give directions concerning either or both of the following-

   (a)  the way in which a witness may be questioned under subsection (1);

   (b)  the means by which a witness may give evidence under subsection (2).

(4) This section does not affect the right of a witness to whom this section
applies to give evidence about a fact through an interpreter under section 30.