When you are part of an inquiry into an election or poll, the District Court Judge has certain powers. The Judge can make people come to the inquiry, make them give evidence, and keep everything orderly, just like they would in a normal court case. The Judge can also decide to recount the votes or check them closely at any time during the inquiry. If the Judge decides to recount the votes or check them closely, they must not count the votes of people who were not allowed to vote or who voted more than once. The Judge's powers are important for making sure the inquiry is fair. The Judge's decisions help keep the inquiry running smoothly and ensure that everything is done correctly. The District Court Judge's powers help them run the inquiry and make decisions about the votes. They can use these powers to make sure the inquiry is fair and that the votes are counted correctly. This helps the Judge make a decision about the election or poll.