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2444Enforcement—failure of individual to comply with
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2444 Enforcement—failure of individual to comply with
subpoena etc
(1) This rule applies if an individual fails to comply with—
(b) a notice for non-party production; or
(c) an order requiring attendance to give evidence or produce a
(ii) an officer, examiner, referee or anyone else who has
authority to take evidence for the court.
(a) the arrest of the individual; and
(b) the production of the individual as required by the subpoena,
notice or order for the purpose of the proceeding; and
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(c) the detention in custody of the individual until released by the
application), an application for an order under this rule may be made
orally, unless the court otherwise orders on its own initiative.
(4) The court may order an individual who did not attend as required by
the individual did not comply with the subpoena or order.
(5) This rule does not limit any other power of the court.
(6) For the Magistrates Court Act 1930, section 73A, that Act,
person for whom a warrant has been issued by the Magistrates Court