(1)  A court constituted by a magistrate may convene a case conference from time to time to find out how an offender subject to a drug treatment order (including such an order made by a court not constituted by a magistrate) is progressing.

(2)  The case conference –

(a) may be held in such place as the court considers suitable; but

(b) is not to be held by way of, or as part of, proceedings in an open court.

(3)  The following persons may attend the case conference:

(a) the offender's legal representative;

(b) the offender's case manager;

(c) a prosecutor;

(d) any court diversion officer who has had dealings with the offender in connection with the order;

(e) at the request of or with the consent of the court, any other person.

(4)  The court, by whatever means it considers most suitable, may direct the offender or any other person to attend the case conference and the offender or other person must comply with that direction.

(5)  Where proceedings for any offence are being heard by a magistrate, no objection can be taken to the magistrate on the ground that he or she has previously convened a case conference in relation to the offender.