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Powers of Judge

79.21 (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 subsection 79.15(1) in respect of the applicant;
 (b)
subject to the rules of evidence applicable in respect of a sentencing hearing, admit any evidence that the judge considers credible and trustworthy; and
 (c)
order any investigations that the judge considers necessary.
        (2) The judge at the hearing of an application may adjourn the hearing as the judge considers appropriate.