1760Costs—registrar’s general powers

1760 Costs—registrar’s general powers For assessing costs, the registrar may do any of the following: (a) if satisfied that a stamped copy of a bill of costs cannot be served within a reasonable time—dispense with service; (b) direct a party to subpoena someone to attend a hearing, or produce a document or thing, before the registrar; (c) if satisfied there is or may be a conflict of interest between a party’s legal practitioner and the party—require the party to be represented by another legal practitioner; (d) unless the court otherwise orders, extend or shorten the time for taking any step in the assessment; (e) administer an oath or receive an affirmation; (f) examine witnesses; (g) direct or require a party to produce documents; (h) give directions about the conduct of the assessment; (i) assess the costs in the absence of a party to the proceeding if the party does not appear at the time set for the assessment; (j) anything else the court directs.