Victorian Consolidated Regulations

SUPREME COURT (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE) RULES 2008 - SECT 2.16.

Pre-hearing conference

2.16. Pre-hearing conference



(1) After a full statement of the grounds of appeal has been filed under Rule
2.09 the Registrar may, if of opinion that it is appropriate, conduct a
pre-hearing conference.

(2) The Registrar may give any directions with respect to the preparation for
hearing of the appeal as the Registrar thinks appropriate for the effective,
complete and prompt disposal of the appeal.

(3) If the appellant is not represented and is in custody, the Registrar may
conduct any pre-hearing conference with the parties separately.

(4) In relation to a Crown appeal, paragraph (3) shall be read and construed
as if the word "appellant" were "respondent".