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JUSTICES ACT 1886 - SECT 178B

Definitions for part

178B Definitions for part

In this part—

"associated place" , in relation to a person using video link facilities or audio link facilities for a proceeding in a Magistrates Court, means—

(a) a correctional institution where the person is in custody; or
(b) another place where the person is present that the presiding magistrate considers suitable for the conduct of a proceeding under this part.
Examples—
• a place appointed for the holding of a Magistrates Court
• a place in a State government or local government building

"correctional institution" includes the following—
(a) a corrective services facility within the meaning of the Corrective Services Act 2006 ;
(b) a watch-house;
(c) a holding cell at a police station;
(d) a court cell.

"court cell" means a place attached to or near a court that is used for detaining prisoners of the court.

"facility user" , in relation to a proceeding, means someone who is a party to the proceeding.

"primary court" , in a proceeding, means the Magistrates Court conducting the proceeding.

"proceeding" for a provision of this part, other than section 178C (1) , means a proceeding to which section 178C (1) applies.


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