(1)  A judge may do one or more of the following:

(a) direct that a directions hearing be in court or in chambers;

(b) direct that a directions hearing be held by telephone, video link or other means;

(c) give directions as to the manner in which such a hearing is to be conducted and the persons who are to attend it.

(2)  A directions hearing is to be held in court unless otherwise directed by a judge.

(3)  The defendant, his or her legal representative and Crown Counsel must attend the directions hearing and any adjournment of the directions hearing unless otherwise directed by a judge.

(4)  The Chief Justice or his or her delegate may issue practice directions from time to time with respect to the conduct of directions hearings.