Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004 - SECT 16

Witness summons directed to person under 16

16. Witness summons directed to person under 16



(1) A witness summons directed to a person under the age of 16 years at the
date of issue of the summons has no effect.

(2) A person who claims to be under the age of 16 years at the date of issue
of a summons directed to the person must-

   (a)  if the Supreme Court issued the summons, give notice in writing and
        proof of age to the Supreme Court and the Chief Examiner; or

   (b)  if the Chief Examiner issued the summons, give notice in writing and
        proof of age to the Chief Examiner.