Hearing of bail applications
55A Hearing of bail applications
Unless the court otherwise directs, where—
a person who is in custody is required or entitled to appear, or is required to be brought, before the court for the hearing of an application in relation to bail; and
an audiovisual link is available between the place where the court is sitting and a place where the person is in custody;
the proceeding shall be conducted by the audiovisual link.
The court may at any time vary or revoke a direction made under subsection (1), either on its own initiative or on the application of a party to the proceeding.
This section does not apply in relation to a child.
In this section:
audiovisual link—see the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, dictionary.
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