175Evidence of fine etc.

175  Evidence of fine etc.  (1) The Registrar, an authorized officer, or a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 performing duties in the Department, may issue a certificate stating that:  (a) a specified amount of a fine is due and payable by a specified person under this Act or the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955; or  (b) a specified amount is due and payable by a specified person under a reparation order.  (2) A certificate purporting to be issued under subsection (1) and purporting to be signed by the Registrar, an authorized officer, or a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 performing duties in the Department, shall be received in any civil court without further proof and is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in it.