Information about court process
11 Information about court process
A prosecuting agency is to ensure that a victim is informed about the court process and the victim's entitlement to attend any relevant court proceedings, unless the court otherwise orders.
S. 11(2) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 130.4), substituted by No. 42/2018 s. 10.
If a victim is to appear as a witness for the prosecution, the prosecuting agency is to ensure that—
the victim is informed—
about the process of the trial or hearing (as the case requires); and
about the victim's role as a witness for the prosecution; and
that after the victim has given evidence, the victim may remain in the courtroom unless the court otherwise orders; and
if relevant, about any special protections or alternative arrangements for giving evidence; and
if relevant, the court is informed about the victim's preferences for the use of any special protections or alternative arrangements for giving evidence.
Note
The Criminal Procedure Act 2009 contains a number of special protections and alternative arrangements for giving evidence.
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