The Chief Examiner holds private examinations where people (‘witnesses’) are required to attend to give evidence. Witnesses (other than those who are in custody) may also be required to produce a document or thing.
Examinations are carried out in accordance with the Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004 (Vic) and the Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Regulations 2025 (Vic).
At an examination, the witness is asked questions about organised crime offences the Chief Examiner is investigating.
If you have only been summoned to attend and produce documents or things (and not to give evidence), you will not be asked questions about any offences.
An examination is part of the investigative process. It is carried out for the purpose of gathering information and evidence about organised crime offences.
An examination is not a trial and the Chief Examiner cannot determine guilt or innocence. The Chief Examiner cannot charge anyone with a criminal offence. The Chief Examiner may however refer instances of non-compliance with the Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004 (Vic) to Victoria Police for investigation where appropriate.
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