Queensland Consolidated Acts

EVIDENCE ACT 1977 - SECT 14ZB

14ZB Court to inform of particular rights

(1) This section applies if it appears to the court hearing a relevant proceeding that a person may have grounds for—

(a) claiming that section 14V applies in relation to the giving of evidence by the person; or

(b) applying for an order under section 14X (1) .

(2) The court must satisfy itself that the person is aware of the relevant provisions of this subdivision and has had an opportunity to seek legal advice.

(3) If the proceeding is a trial by jury, the court must satisfy itself of the matter under subsection (2) in the absence of the jury.