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==General Principles==
{{seealso|Remote Attendance}}

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(3) [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47]

(4) [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47]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

{{LegHistory10s|2019, c. 25}}, s. 292;
{{LegHistory20s|2022, c. 17}}, s. 47.
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|"Act" (s. 2)
|"audioconference" (s. 2)
|"person" (s. 2)
|[[Definition_of_Judicial_Officers_and_Offices#.22Justice.22|"justice" (s. 2)]]
|"videoconference" (s. 2)
}}
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; Jury Trials
Under Part XX concerning jury trials:
{{quotation3|
; Remote appearance
650.02 The prosecutor or the counsel designated under section 650.01 {{AnnSec6|650.01}} may appear before the court by audioconference or videoconference, if the technological means is satisfactory to the court.

{{LegHistory00s|2002, c. 13}}, s. 61;
{{LegHistory10s|2019, c. 25}}, s. 275.
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|{{CCCSec2|650.02}}
|{{NoteUp|650.02}}
|{{terms-
|"audioconference" (s. 2)
|"videoconference" (s. 2)
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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]]