New Zealand Acts

COURTS (REMOTE PARTICIPATION) ACT 2010 - SECT 7

7 Use of audio-visual links in civil proceedings

1 AVL may be used in a civil proceeding for the appearance of a participant in the proceeding if a judicial officer or Registrar determines to allow its use for the appearance of that participant.

2 A judicial officer or Registrar may make a determination under subsection (1)—

a) on their own motion; or

b) on the application of any participant in the proceeding.

3 A determination under subsection (1) must—

a) be made in accordance with the criteria in section 5 ; and

b) take into account whether or not the parties consent to the use of AVL for the appearance of the participant.

History: Section 7(2)(a): amended, on 3 September 2024, by section 8 of the Courts (Remote Participation) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 33).