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Summary of the provision of audio visual (AV) technology in the Supreme Court



AV Requirements
Supreme Court responsibilities
Parties responsibilities
Procedure for making the request
Courtroom
  • to provide a courtroom with audio visual display systems if one is available (laptops and computers are not provided for use in courtrooms),
  • to provide screens if available.

  • to request for a courtroom with audio visual display equipment when the matter is listed*,
  • to request for a test of the court provided system prior to the hearing (see procedure in the next column),
  • to supply their own laptop to use with the audio visual system,
  • to supply a projector (if a court with audio visual display equipment is not available)*.
A request is made at the time of listing the matter for hearing and the presiding Judge gives approval for the use of such equipment.

Please call the appropriate number to request for equipment tests:

Law Courts Building - 02 9230 8886 or 9230 8801
Darlinghurst Courts – 02 9368 2945
King Street Courts - 02 8115 8305
Jury deliberation
  • to supply laptops or to provide televisions with DVD playing facilities.

  • to provide media files in a format that is compatible with Windows Media Player** or a standard DVD player,
  • to supply software required to view files that is not compatible with Windows Media Player and to provide installation information,
  • to test the equipment for compatibility prior to its use.
The presiding Judge gives approval for the use of such equipment and will ask the registry to make arrangements to supply the laptop.

Requests for laptops must be submitted at least 4 days before the laptop is required. The registry does not guarantee on time delivery if it receives late notice.
Tech courts (involving electronic exchange of documents in court)Please refer to SC Practice Note SC Gen 7 - Technology in courtrooms.
Video conferencingPlease refer to the Protocols and Procedures for Audio and Video Link document.
*King Street Courts 1, 2, 3 and 5, Darlinghurst Courts 3 and 7 and Courts 1A, 9A, 9D and 10A in the Law Courts building are fitted with audiovisual systems.
**For a list of Windows Media Player supported formats, go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316992.




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