Conduct of directions hearings
3G Conduct of directions hearings
A judge may do one or more of the following:direct that a directions hearing be in court or in chambers; direct that a directions hearing be held by telephone, video link or other means; give directions as to the manner in which such a hearing is to be conducted and the persons who are to attend it.
A directions hearing is to be held in court unless otherwise directed by a judge.
The defendant, his or her legal representative and Crown Counsel must attend the directions hearing and any adjournment of the directions hearing unless otherwise directed by a judge.
The Chief Justice or his or her delegate may issue practice directions from time to time with respect to the conduct of directions hearings.
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