Remote Attendance of Accused
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.
- 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.
- Audioconference and videoconference
Section 2 defines "audioconference" and videoconference".[1]