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General Principles

PART XXII.‍01

Remote Attendance by Certain Persons

Principles

Attendance

715.21 Except as otherwise provided in this Act, a person who appears at, participates in or presides at a proceeding shall do so personally.
2019, c. 25, s. 292.

– CCC

Note up: 715.21

Provisions providing for audioconference or videoconference

715.‍22 The purpose of the provisions of this Act that allow a person to appear at, participate in or preside at a proceeding by audioconference or videoconference, in accordance with the rules of court, is to serve the proper administration of justice, including by ensuring fair and efficient proceedings and enhancing access to justice.
2019, c. 25, s. 292.

– CCC

Note up: 715.22

Audioconference and videoconference

Section 2 defines "audioconference" and videoconference".^[1]

↑ see Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations

Accused

See also: Obligation of Accused to be Present During Proceedings

Counsel or Other Participants

See also: Remote Attendance of Counsel or Other Participants

Witnesses

Remote Testimony

Appearance in Court of Appeal

See also: Remote Attendance at the Court of Appeal

[1] see Definitions of Parties, Persons, Places and Organizations

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