38Representation of parties by counsel, &c.

### 38 Representation of parties by counsel, &c. > > (1)  [*\[Section 38 Subsection (1) substituted by No. 23 of 2009, s. 21, Applied:16 Jun 2009\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-16/act-2009-023#GS21@EN) A complainant may, in person or by the complainant's lawyer, conduct his or her case and examine and cross-examine witnesses. > > > (2)  [*\[Section 38 Subsection (2) substituted by No. 23 of 2009, s. 21, Applied:16 Jun 2009\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-16/act-2009-023#GS21@EN) A defendant must, in person or by the defendant's lawyer, be admitted to make his or her full answer and defence to the complaint and to examine and cross-examine witnesses. > > > (3)  [*\[Section 38 Subsection (3) substituted by No. 23 of 2009, s. 21, Applied:16 Jun 2009\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-16/act-2009-023#GS21@EN) If the complainant is a public officer, the complainant may, in person or by the complainant's lawyer or another public officer, conduct his or her case and examine and cross-examine witnesses. > > > (4)  With the consent of the justices, a police officer may conduct the case of any complainant, and examine and cross-examine witnesses.