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Powers of a Judge

11. (1) At the hearing of an application, the Judge may
 (a)
hold a voir dire on the admissibility of the parole eligibility report referred to in paragraph 7(d);
 (b)
admit any evidence that the Judge considers credible and trustworthy in the circumstances;
 (c)
order any investigations that the Judge considers necessary; and
 (d)
make any orders at any time that the Judge considers necessary in the interests of justice, including an order setting time limits.
    (2) Where the Judge is satisfied that it is necessary to do so, in the interest of public morals or for the maintenance of order or the proper administration of justice, the Judge may, at any time
 (a)
order a total or partial ban on the publication of any evidence; or
 (b)
order that a hearing be held in camera.
    (3) The Judge may adjourn a hearing as the Judge considers appropriate.
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