In any proceeding to which this Division applies (other than one referred to in section 42JA or 42K), a court may, on its own initiative or on the application of a party to the proceeding, direct that an accused, other than a child, appear before it by audio visual link if it is satisfied that appearance by audio visual link is consistent with the interests of justice.
S. 42N (Heading) inserted by No. 38/2016 s. 8(1).
S. 42N inserted by No.
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