Victorian Numbered Acts

JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2021 (NO. 11 OF 2021) - SECT 8

    (1)     In section 42JA(1) of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 —

        (a)     for "Unless" substitute "Subject to subsection (2) or (3), unless";

        (b)     for "(other than a proceeding referred to in subsection (2) or (3))" substitute "(including a proceeding with respect to bail or sentencing)".

    (2)     After section 42JA(2) of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 insert —

    "(2A)     Despite     subsection (2)(b) and (c), until 26 April 2022 an accused is required to appear before the Magistrates' Court by audio visual link in the proceedings referred to in those provisions unless the court makes a direction under section 42L(1).".