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Practice question: Motion to Participate Through Videoconferencing (AM 24-11-02- SC, Sec. 5)

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Practical criminal-motion exercise: A June 2026 hearing will involve direct confrontation of a witness through videoconferencing. The accused, after being fully informed by the court with counsel’s assistance, personally executed a voluntary and intelligent written waiver in a language understood by the accused; it was signed in counsel’s presence and attested by the court. Counsel has the waiver for the case record. All Section 5 participant, evidence, email and readiness details are available. Draft the necessary material motion paragraphs and prayer using brackets for the case-specific details, and distinguish the motion from the accused’s waiver.

Legal references

  • AM 24-11-02-SC, Sections 1(d), 4-5 and 34: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/101170

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