The online trial can only be connected to a maximum of 03 component bridge points

The online trial can only be connected to a maximum of 03 component bridge points (Illustration image)

Requirements for bridge points

* The courtroom at the central bridge point is organized according to the provisions of Circular 01/2017/TT-TANDTC and must satisfy a number of specific requirements as follows:

- Equipped with an online system including electronic equipment and information technology infrastructure separate from other common information technology equipment of the Court.

- Equipping equipment for online court hearings as follows:

+ Lighting system; transmission lines and network equipment; sound systems (speakers, microphones, amps, mixers);

+ The device displays images at the central bridge point and the bridge points of the online court session; television signal decoding equipment, online TV software; camera equipment to record the entire court proceedings; data storage device;

+ Object projectors are used to present documents and evidences at court sessions; power storage device.

* For civil and administrative court hearings, the space at the bridge must be polite, serious and quiet; light suitable space, avoid backlit, objectionable colors; ensure that the images and space around the participants are fully displayed on the projection screen; appropriate electronic equipment to ensure clear and uninterrupted transmission of audio and video at the court hearing.

* For a criminal trial in which an involved party does not participate in the trial at a partial bridge located at a detention facility or a central bridge, the partial bridge point in which such involved parties participate must satisfy the following requirements: for civil and administrative trials.

For criminal court sessions where the component bridge is located at a detention facility , the above requirements must be met; arrange the national emblem and the declaration platform for the accused to ensure compliance with the provisions of Circular 01/2017/TT-TANDTC .

In case there are other participants in the proceedings, a suitable position must be arranged, but must be dignified and safe.

For defendants who are under 18 years old, the arrangement of positions for the accused, representatives and defense counsels must be consistent with regulations on courtrooms and settlement of cases under the jurisdiction of the Family Court and the Court. Minors.

Participants at the bridge points

* At the central bridge point

Compulsory participants include the Trial Panel, the Court Clerk, and the procurator assigned to handle the case.

- The litigant, the victim; defenders of legitimate rights and interests of victims and litigants; defense counsels, other proceedings participants (if any) participate at the central bridge point if they choose or summon the Court .

In case the court hearing is held publicly, the court is responsible for preparing necessary conditions for individuals, agencies and organizations to attend the court hearing in accordance with law.

* At the component bridge:

- For criminal cases where the component bridge is located at a detention facility:

+ Participants include: defendant, defense counsel; interpreters, officers and soldiers of detention facilities and procurators and other civil servants of the Procuracy (if any).

In case the defendant is under 18 years old, their legal representative shall be arranged to attend at this bridge point, unless they request to participate at the central bridge point.

- For a criminal case where the component bridge is located at another court's office:

Participants include: defendants, victims, litigants; other participants in the proceedings; civil servants of the court where the bridge is located to assist in organizing the trial; Procurators and other civil servants of the Procuracy (if any); officers, officers and soldiers of detention facilities; police legal aid (if necessary).

- For criminal, civil or administrative cases where the component bridge is located at the place where the involved party or the State legal aid center chooses and is accepted by the court, the participants include: proceedings, defense counsels of the litigants' legitimate rights and interests (if any).

Note:

- For cases involving defense counsels, defenders of legitimate rights and interests of victims and involved parties, they shall participate in the court hearing at one of the bridge points arranged or accepted by the Court.

- In case the defense counsels of the legitimate rights and interests of the victims or involved parties cannot attend the court hearing at one of the bridge points arranged or accepted by the Court, they must make a written request to the Court for permission. participate in the trial at the bridge arranged by themselves.

Joint Circular 05/2021/TTLT-TANDTC-VKSNDTC-BCA-BQP-BTP  takes effect from February 1, 2022.

Jewel

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