389C
CurrentTime limits for ground rules hearing
Chapter 8General
Part 8.2AGround rules hearings and intermediaries
Division 1Ground rules hearings
389C Time limits for ground rules hearing
S. 389C inserted by No. 5/2018 s. 25.
(1)
If a ground rules hearing is to be held, it must be held before the commencement of any hearing at which a witness is to give evidence.
(2)
The court may extend the time for holding a ground rules hearing if the court considers that it is in the interests of justice to do so.
(3)
The court may extend time under subsection (2) before or after the time expires.
(4)
More than one extension of time may be granted under subsection (2).
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