Get Ground Rules Hearing Form

Filling out the Ground Rules Hearing Form is an essential step in the legal process. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to accurately complete the form online, ensuring you meet all necessary requirements with ease.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the Ground Rules Hearing Form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Ground Rules Hearing Form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering the location name of the court and the name of the judge presiding over the case in the appropriate fields. This information is crucial for identifying the context of your submission.
3. In the section for the defendant's name, provide the full name of the individual you are representing. Ensure that the spelling is accurate as it will be used throughout the case.
4. Input the case number, which should match the number provided by the court in any official documentation related to this matter.
5. Indicate your role by confirming your representation of the defendant for the Ground Rules Hearing, S.28 cross-examination(s), and the trial.
6. Acknowledge your understanding of the Judicial Protocol by confirming that you have reviewed it and the relevant Toolkit from the Advocate’s Gateway.
7. Record the name of the witness who will be cross-examined, ensuring all personal details are correct.
8. Detail the ABE interview's date and make sure to mention whether you have received the defendant's signed defence statement and your instructions from them.
9. Specify whether the defendant has viewed the ABE interview DVD. This information is essential for assessing the defendant's understanding of the case.
10. Provide a brief summary of the nature of the defendant’s case in the corresponding section to clarify the context for the judge.
11. List the areas in which you require directions from the court, particularly with regard to the approach of the cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses.
12. Develop and present your proposed questions clearly, categorizing them under appropriate headlines with sequential numbering for ease of reference.
13. Request direction from the court regarding how matters will be put to the jury and attach any proposed direction you wish for the court to consider.
14. Acknowledge that failure to raise issues at the Ground Rules Hearing may restrict your ability to discuss them with the jury later.
15. Mention any outstanding issues related to service of the Crown case, ensuring you clearly outline any unresolved matters.
16. Indicate whether you wish to meet the witness at the same time as the judge, making your preference known in this section.
17. Finally, confirm that the defendant understands their plea options and the implications for credit, and ensure that the form is signed by counsel.
18. Once all sections are completed accurately, you have the option to save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete the Ground Rules Hearing Form online to ensure your case is presented effectively.