83Legal costs of witnesses

### 83 Legal costs of witnesses > > (1)  A witness may apply to the chief executive officer for financial assistance in relation to the witness's legal costs. > > > (2)  In determining whether to approve the payment of financial assistance to a witness, the chief executive officer may have regard to the following matters: > > > > > > (a) whether the witness has shown that he or she had a valid reason to seek legal representation; > > > > > > > (b) the significance of the evidence that the witness is to give or appears likely to give; > > > > > > > (c) whether in all the circumstances, it would be a hardship or injustice for the witness to bear the costs; > > > > > > > (d) the nature and possible effect of any findings made about the witness; > > > > > > > (e) any other relevant matter. > > > (3)  If legal costs of the witness are approved to be paid under [subsection (1)](#GS83@Gs1@EN) , the costs are to be taxed by a taxing officer of the Supreme Court. > > > (4)  If the chief executive officer approves the payment of financial assistance to a witness, the chief executive officer may authorise the payment of the financial assistance. > > > (5)  The financial assistance may be provided unconditionally or subject to conditions determined by the chief executive officer. > > > (6)  The chief executive officer may delegate any of his or her functions under this section.