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Article 24Examination of Evidence by the Court's Own Authority

第二十四条(職権証拠調べ)

The court, when it finds it necessary, may examine evidence by its own authority; provided, however, that the court must hear opinions from the parties with regard to the results of the examination of evidence.

裁判所は、必要があると認めるときは、職権で、証拠調べをすることができる。ただし、その証拠調べの結果について、当事者の意見をきかなければならない。

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