6Procedure in relation to application

### 6 Procedure in relation to application > > (1)  This section applies in relation to an application under [section 4(1)](#GS4@Gs1@EN) . > > > (2)  The Supreme Court may adjourn the hearing of an application to a date set by the Court. > > > (3)  The DPP, or counsel on the DPP’s behalf, must appear for the Crown at the hearing of the application. > > > (4)  The offender to whom an application relates is entitled to be present at the hearing of the application, unless the Supreme Court, in its discretion, orders otherwise. > > > (5)  The DPP or the offender may adduce evidence in relation to the application. > > > (6)  If a report provided to the Court under this Part, or tendered in evidence, is disputed by a party to the application – > > > > > > (a) that party is entitled to cross-examine the author of the report; and > > > > > > > (b) if the author of the report is cross-examined, the other party to the application is entitled to examine the author of the report by way of reply.