Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Juries Act 2000 - SECT 45

Court may order view in civil trials

45. Court may order view in civil trials



(1) If, during a civil trial, the judge considers it desirable for the jury to
view a particular place or object, the judge may order a view and may give any
necessary directions for that purpose.

(2) The validity of the proceeding is not affected by a failure to comply with
any direction given under subsection (1) but if the fact is discovered before
the verdict is given, the court may discharge the jury and direct that a new
trial shall take place.

(3) If a party to a civil trial applies for a view, the party must pay to the
Juries Commissioner the expenses of the view determined by the Juries
Commissioner.