Victorian Numbered Acts

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 (NO. 7 OF 2009) - SECT 231

    (1)     If the accused intends to give evidence, or to call other witnesses on behalf of the accused, or both, the accused is entitled to give an opening address to the jury outlining the evidence that the accused proposes to give or call.

    (2)     If the accused gives an opening address, it must be given before the accused gives evidence or calls any other witnesses.

    (3)     The trial judge may limit the length of the opening address of the accused.

    (4)     The accused is not required to give evidence before any other witness is called on behalf of the accused.