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135 General discretion to exclude evidence

Explained inBill clause 135 EM on clause 135

The court may refuse to admit evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger that the evidence might—

Note to s. 135 inserted by No. 63/2014 s. 9(2).

(a)be unfairly prejudicial to a party; or

(b)be misleading or confusing; or

(c)cause or result in undue waste of time; or

S. 135(c) amended by No. 63/2014 s. 9(1)(a).

(d)unnecessarily demean the deceased in a criminal proceeding for a homicide offence.

S. 135(d) inserted by No. 63/2014 s. 9(1)(b).

This section does not limit evidence of family violence that may be adduced under Part IC of the Crimes Act 1958.