There are some temporary rules about COVID-19 in the Criminal Procedure Act 2011. These rules are part of a schedule, which is like an extra page with more information. You can find these rules in a section called Temporary provisions in respect of COVID-19, which is empowered by s 410A.
The rules say that a court hearing can be done using an audiovisual link or an audio link. This means you can join a court hearing from somewhere else, using a computer or phone. There are also rules about who can enter and stay in certain areas of the court.
These rules have been repealed, which means they are no longer in use. One rule was repealed on 3 September 2024 by the Courts (Remote Participation) Amendment Act 2024, and another rule was repealed on 26 November 2024 by section 410A(4).
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