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389AB Ground rules hearings

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A ground rules hearing is a hearing at which the court—
S. 389AB inserted by No. 38/2022 s. 70.
(a)considers the communication, support or other needs of witnesses; and
(b)decides how the proceeding is to be conducted to fairly and effectively meet those needs.