sec.52Inspections and views

### sec.52 Inspections and views If, on a trial, the judge considers it desirable for the jury to have a view of a particular place or object, the judge may give the necessary directions. The view must be held in the presence of the judge, and the parties and their lawyers or other representatives are entitled to be present. The validity of proceedings is not affected by contravention of a direction but, if the contravention is discovered before the verdict is given, the judge may discharge the jury if the judge considers the contravention appears likely to prejudice a fair trial. (sec.52-ssec.1) If, on a trial, the judge considers it desirable for the jury to have a view of a particular place or object, the judge may give the necessary directions. (sec.52-ssec.2) The view must be held in the presence of the judge, and the parties and their lawyers or other representatives are entitled to be present. (sec.52-ssec.3) The validity of proceedings is not affected by contravention of a direction but, if the contravention is discovered before the verdict is given, the judge may discharge the jury if the judge considers the contravention appears likely to prejudice a fair trial.