The court addressed an ex parte communication from an unrepresented accused who objected to the pre-trial process and requested a further judicial pre-trial meeting.
The accused had failed to attend the Trial Co-ordinator's office following a judicial pre-trial conference and subsequently sent an unsigned letter to the court raising procedural objections.
The court rejected the accused's objections, finding the pre-trial process was properly conducted and that trial dates could be set.
The court reminded the accused that ex parte communications with the judge are prohibited and that all future communications must occur in open court on the record.
