62Refusal of witness to be examined

#### 62 Refusal of witness to be examined 62 Refusal of witness to be examined (cf [Coroners Act 1980](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1980-027), ss 42 and 54(1)) > A person who appears (whether or not on subpoena or warrant) to give evidence or to produce any document or thing in coronial proceedings must not, without lawful excuse— > > > (a) refuse to take the oath or affirmation, or > > > (b) refuse to be examined on oath or affirmation, or > > > (c) having taken the oath or made an affirmation, refuse to answer any question relevant to the subject-matter of the proceedings, or > > > (d) refuse or fail to produce the document or thing. > > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.