New South Wales Consolidated Acts

DRUG COURT ACT 1998 - SECT 26

26 Court proceedings

(1) This section applies to proceedings before the Drug Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction under this Act or the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999 , but does not apply to proceedings before the Drug Court in the exercise of the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court or the criminal jurisdiction of the Local Court.

(2) Proceedings before the Drug Court are to be conducted--

(a) in accordance with the directions of the Judge presiding in the proceedings, and

(b) subject to paragraph (a), with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as the requirements of this Act, the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999 and any regulations made under those Acts and the proper consideration of the matters before the Court permit.

(3) The Drug Court is not bound by the rules of evidence, but may inform itself on any matter in such manner as it considers appropriate.

(4) The Drug Court may adjourn its proceedings from time to time.