Section 144 — Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

(1) Proof is not required about knowledge that is not reasonably open to question and is—
(a) common knowledge in the locality in which the proceeding is being held or generally, or
(b) capable of verification by reference to a document the authority of which cannot reasonably be questioned.
(2) The judge may acquire knowledge of that kind in any way the judge thinks fit.
(3) The court (including, if there is a jury, the jury) is to take knowledge of that kind into account.
(4) The judge is to give a party such opportunity to make submissions, and to refer to relevant information, relating to the acquiring or taking into account of knowledge of that kind as is necessary to ensure that the party is not unfairly prejudiced.

Related sections

• s 141 — Criminal proceedings: standard of proof
• s 142 — Admissibility of evidence: standard of proof
• s 143 — Matters of law
• s 145 — Certain Crown certificates
• s 146 — Evidence produced by processes, machines and other devices
• s 147 — Documents produced by processes, machines and other devices in the course of business

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