Criminal Code

Marginal note:Definition of participant

• 715.25 (1) In this section, participant means any person, other than an accused, an offender, a witness, a juror, a judge or a justice, who may participate in a proceeding.

• Marginal note:Participation by audioconference or videoconference

  (2) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the court may allow a participant to participate in a proceeding by audioconference or videoconference, if the court is of the opinion that it would be appropriate having regard to all the circumstances, including

  • (a) the location and personal circumstances of the participant;

  • (b) the costs that would be incurred if the participant were to participate in person;

  • (c) the nature of the participation;

  • (d) the suitability of the location from where the participant will participate;

  • (e) the accused’s right to a fair and public hearing; and

  • (f) the nature and seriousness of the offence.

• (3) [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47]

• (4) [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47]

• Marginal note:Costs

  (5) Unless the court orders otherwise, a party who has a participant participate by audioconference or videoconference shall pay any costs associated with the use of that technology.