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 When an accused attends court for a matter, he or she should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the accused should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify him or herself.
-In order to get his matter called the self-represented accused person should indicate to Crown Counsel or the Crown assistant that he/she is present, self-represented, and ready to proceed. Crown Counsel will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused and their counsel are present. Do not interrupt Crown Counsel when they are addressing a matter.
+In order to get his matter called the self-represented accused person should indicate to Crown Counsel or the Crown assistant that he/she is present, self-represented, and ready to proceed. Crown Counsel will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused '''and their counsel''' are present. Do not interrupt Crown Counsel when they are addressing a matter.
 When the Judge enters or exits the court, the accused should stand. If the court is sitting, the accused should enter the courtroom, and be seated at the chairs located behind the bar.