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1992 No. 161 FAMILY LAW RULES (AMENDMENT) - REG 5

5. New Order 30B
5.1 After Order 30A, insert:
                     "ORDER 30B-ASSESSORS
Court may call in assessors

"1. (1) In any proceedings under the Act, the Regulations or these Rules
(except prescribed proceedings), the court may call on one or more assessors
to assist the court in relation to any matter before the court.

"(2) If the court calls on an assessor, the court is not bound by any opinion
or finding of the assessor. Procedure at hearings with assessors present

"2. A hearing with an assessor is to be conducted as the court directs.
Remuneration of assessors

"3. An assessor is to be paid:

   (a)  remuneration as determined by the court; and

   (b)  in the first instance-by whichever party the court directs.". 


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