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Electoral Act 2004
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257 Hearing procedures
(1) The Court of Disputed Returns may adjourn the hearing for the
period it considers appropriate.
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(2) In conducting the hearing, the Court:
(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(b) may inform itself on a matter in a way it considers appropriate;
and
(c) may decide the procedures to be followed for the hearing.
(3) However, the Court must comply with this Division and any rules
regulating the practice and procedure of the Court.