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#### 31 Rules of evidence do not apply
31 Rules of evidence do not apply
> > (1) A bail authority or authorised justice may, for the purpose of exercising any of its functions in relation to bail, take into account any evidence or information that the bail authority or authorised justice considers credible or trustworthy in the circumstances and is not bound by the principles or rules of law regarding the admission of evidence.
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> > (2) This section does not apply—
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> > > (a) to proceedings for an offence in relation to bail, or
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> > > (b) to proceedings under Schedule 2 (Forfeiture of security).
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> **s 31:** Am 2025 No 61, Sch 3.1\[6\].