Criminal Procedure Act 1986
62Matters to be disclosed in brief of evidence
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62 Matters to be disclosed in brief of evidence
62 Matters to be disclosed in brief of evidence
(1) The brief of evidence must contain the following—
(a) copies of all material obtained by the prosecution that forms the basis of the prosecution’s case,
(b) copies of any other material obtained by the prosecution that is reasonably capable of being relevant to the case for the accused person,
(c) copies of any other material obtained by the prosecution that would affect the strength of the prosecution’s case.
(2) The material contained in the brief of evidence may be, but is not required to be, in the form required under Part 3A of Chapter 6 or in any particular form otherwise required for the material to be admissible as evidence.
(3) The regulations may specify requirements for material included in a brief of evidence.
(4) The Minister is to consult with the Minister for Police before a regulation is made under subsection (3).
ss 62–64: Ins 2001 No 119, Sch 1 [43]. Subst 2017 No 55, Sch 1 [3].