71Case conference procedures

#### 71 Case conference procedures 71 Case conference procedures > > (1) A case conference is to be held between the prosecutor and the accused person’s legal representative in the committal proceedings. > > > (2) The initial case conference for the purposes of this Division must be held in person or by audio visual link. Any subsequent case conference may also be held by telephone. > > > (3) The Judge may order that an initial case conference be held by telephone if the Judge is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances that make it impracticable to hold the conference in person or by audio visual link. > > > (4) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to case conferences, including the attendance of the accused person at a case conference. > > > (5) In this section— > > > > audio visual link means facilities (including closed-circuit television or other electronic means of communication) that enable audio and visual communication between persons at different places. > > **s 71:** Ins 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[43\]. Subst 2017 No 55, Sch 1 \[3\]. Am 2025 No 61, Sch 2.31\[9\].