57Time for hearing

#### 57 Time for hearing 57 Time for hearing > > (1) On the first return date for an application notice in any proceedings, or at such later time as the court determines, the court must set the date, time and place for hearing and determining the matter. > > > (2) The court must notify the defendant of the date, time and place, if the defendant is not present. > > > (3) However, if the defendant is not present at the first return date or at any subsequent mention of the proceedings, the court may proceed to hear and determine the matter on the first or subsequent day on which the matter is listed for mention at its discretion. > > > (4) The court may not proceed to hear and determine the matter unless it is satisfied that the defendant had reasonable notice of the first return date or the date, time and place of the hearing. > > Note. > > The powers of the court to adjourn proceedings are set out in section 65. > > **s 57:** Am 2017 No 44, Sch 1.6 \[2\]–\[4\].