Pre-trial directions hearing before trial Judge
48.22 Pre-trial directions hearing before trial Judge
(1) The trial Judge in a proceeding that has been given hearing dates may, at the time, date and place determined by the Judge, hold a directions hearing to ensure that the proceeding is ready to proceed to trial.
(2) Where the trial of a proceeding is listed to be held in Alice Springs, the directions hearing referred to in subrule (1) may be held by means of a videoconference or teleconference.
(3) At a directions hearing referred to in subrule (1), the Judge may make the orders he or she thinks necessary, including an order that no further amendments to the pleadings will be permitted.
Part 4 Directions hearings and conferences by videoconference or teleconference
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