Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated RegulationsIf the prosecution intends to elect under section 21B(2)(b) of the Evidence Act 1939 to present the whole of the evidence of a witness by video tape or other audio-visual means:
(a) the prosecution must give notice of its intention to the accused and the Court as soon as reasonably practicable after the accused has been committed for trial; and
(b) the criminal registrar must allocate a date for the special hearing; and
(c) to the extent possible, the Judge allocated to conduct the special hearing must be the Judge allocated to conduct the trial; and
(d) the Registrar must ensure the recording equipment necessary for the special hearing is available and reserved for the hearing.