Conseil comparaissant par téléprésence

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General Principles

Depending on what venue and what stage of proceedings a criminal matter is in, counsel for the Crown or defence may be able to appear by tele-presence through video or audio link.

A participant, including counsel, may appear under s. 715.25:

Definition of participant

715.25 (1) In this section, participant means any person, other than an accused, an offender, a witness, a juror, a judge or a justice, who may participate in a proceeding.

Participation by audioconference or videoconference

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the court may allow a participant to participate in a proceeding by audioconference or videoconference, if the court is of the opinion that it would be appropriate having regard to all the circumstances, including

(a) the location and personal circumstances of the participant;

(b) the costs that would be incurred if the participant were to participate in person;

(c) the nature of the participation;

(d) the suitability of the location from where the participant will participate;

(e) the accused’s right to a fair and public hearing; and

(f) the nature and seriousness of the offence.

(3) [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47]

(4) [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47]

Costs

(5) Unless the court orders otherwise, a party who has a participant participate by audioconference or videoconference shall pay any costs associated with the use of that technology.

2019, c. 25, s. 292; 2022, c. 17, s. 47.

– CCC (CanLII), (Jus.)

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Jury Trials

Under Part XX concerning jury trials:

Remote appearance

650.02 The prosecutor or the counsel designated under section 650.01 [désignation d'un avocat] may appear before the court by audioconference or videoconference, if the technological means is satisfactory to the court.

2002, c. 13, s. 61; 2019, c. 25, s. 275.
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– CCC (CanLII), (Jus.)

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See Also

• Obligation of Accused to be Present During Proceedings
• Remote Attendance of Witnesses
• Remote Attendance of Judges or Jurors
• Remote Attendance at the Court of Appeal
• Representation and Attendance on Appeal