Western Australian Consolidated Acts

MAGISTRATES COURT (CIVIL PROCEEDINGS) ACT 2004 - SECT 29

29 .         Proceedings to be private and informal

        (1)         All proceedings of the Court when dealing with a minor case are to be held in private unless the Court otherwise orders.

        (2)         Relatives and friends of a party may be present at the proceeding unless the Court otherwise orders.

        (3)         In dealing with a minor case the Court is to act with as little formality as the Court thinks is reasonable.

        (4)         When dealing with a minor case the Court is not bound by rules or practice as to evidence but may inform itself on any matter in such manner as it thinks fit.