The Supreme Court of NSW has recently put in place a number of protocols in relation to criminal proceedings.
The new measures are intended to protect the health and safety of courthouse workers, as well as legal teams, witnesses, the accused, and juries.
Trial bubble
The Supreme Court is now establishing a separate trial ‘bubble' for each criminal trial, with a view to keeping trials ‘Covid free'.
Double-dose vaccinations are mandatory
Everyone attending the trial in person, including jurors, will need to be at least double vaccinated – with the possible exception of the defendant and any other person specifically authorised by the trial judge.
Solicitors will be required to inform all parties of the requirement for vaccinations and confirm these to the court.
