Criminal Code

Marginal note:Appearance by audioconference or videoconference

• 715.23 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the court may order an accused to appear 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 accused;

  • (b) the costs that would be incurred if the accused were to appear personally;

  • (c) the suitability of the location from where the accused will appear;

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

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

• Marginal note:Reasons

  (2) If the court does not make an order under subsection (1) it shall include in the record a statement of the reasons for not doing so.

• Marginal note:Cessation

  (3) The court may, at any time, cease the use of the technological means referred to in subsection (1) and take any measure that the court considers appropriate in the circumstances to have the accused appear at the proceeding.