26Court proceedings

#### 26 Court proceedings 26 Court proceedings > > (1) This section applies to proceedings before the Drug Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction under this Act or the [Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1999-093), but does not apply to proceedings before the Drug Court in the exercise of the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court or the criminal jurisdiction of the Local Court. > > > (2) Proceedings before the Drug Court are to be conducted— > > > > > (a) in accordance with the directions of the Judge presiding in the proceedings, and > > > > > (b) subject to paragraph (a), with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as the requirements of this Act, the [Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1999-093) and any regulations made under those Acts and the proper consideration of the matters before the Court permit. > > > (3) The Drug Court is not bound by the rules of evidence, but may inform itself on any matter in such manner as it considers appropriate. > > > (4) The Drug Court may adjourn its proceedings from time to time. > > **s 26:** Am 2004 No 42, Sch 1 \[7\] \[8\]; 2007 No 94, Sch 2.