Section 715.25 — Criminal Code: Definition of participant

In this section, participant means any person, other than an accused, an offender, a witness, a juror, a judge or a justice, who may participate in a proceeding. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the court may allow a participant to participate in a proceeding by audioconference or videoconference, if the court is of the opinion that it would be appropriate having regard to all the circumstances, including the location and personal circumstances of the participant; the costs that would be incurred if the participant were to participate in person; the nature of the participation; the suitability of the location from where the participant will participate; the accused’s right to a fair and public hearing; and the nature and seriousness of the offence. [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47] [Repealed, 2022, c. 17, s. 47] Unless the court orders otherwise, a party who has a participant participate by audioconference or videoconference shall pay any costs associated with the use of that technology.