Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 1994 - SECT 14H

The director of public prosecutions must not require a victim to appear at a preliminary hearing or a committal hearing unless—

        (a)     a court directs the victim to appear; or

        (b)     the director of public prosecutions considers the victims' appearance necessary in the interests of justice.

Note     Under the Magistrates Court Act 1930

, s 90AA, written statements may generally be admitted as evidence in a committal hearing, however, the court may give leave for evidence to be given in person at the hearing if it considers it necessary in the interests of justice (see that Act

, s 90AA (7)).