31ACEvidence and production of documents

### 31AC Evidence and production of documents > [*\[Section 31AC of Part 5 Inserted by No. 53 of 2003, s. 11, Applied:25 Sep 2003\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-09-25/act-2003-053#GS11@EN) > > > (1)  In a proceeding in respect of a minor civil claim – > > > > > > (a) evidence may be taken on oath or affirmation; and > > > > > > > (b) subject to any lawful claim or right of privilege, the Court may, by notice, require a member or an officer of the Consumer Affairs Council constituted under the [Consumer Affairs Act 1988](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1988-053) or any other person to appear before it to give evidence and to produce any documents, books or things that are specified in the notice; and > > > > > > > (c) evidence may, subject to this section, be given orally or in writing. > > > (2)  A person who gives evidence in writing in a proceeding before the Court is to verify that evidence by statutory declaration. > > > (3)  The Court may, in its discretion, exempt a person referred to in [subsection (2)](#GS31AC@Gs2@EN) from complying with that subsection.