Court sittings during World Youth Day celebrations on 17 July 2008

14/05/2008

The Supreme Court has announced that due to CBD road closures on Thursday, 17 July 2008�it will not be conducting criminal trials, except where a jury is deliberating; CCA hearings where appellants are to be present in court; and civil hearings where a person in custody is required to appear.

Bail video link and all other civil hearings will proceed as normal on 17 July 2008.

The court's operating hours (9am to 5pm) will remain unchanged throughout World Youth Day celebrations from 14 -21 July 2008.

Court sittings scheduled for 14-16, 18�and 21 July 2008 will be unaffected, although the timing of police witness evidence may need to be adjusted due to police operational requirements during the celebrations.

14 May 2008

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