#### 198 Absent accused person taken to have pleaded not guilty 198 Absent accused person taken to have pleaded not guilty > An accused person in proceedings who is absent from the proceedings and who has not lodged a written plea of guilty in accordance with section 182 is taken to have pleaded not guilty. > > **s 198:** Ins 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[82\].

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Section 198 - Criminal Procedure Act 1986 - Absent accused person taken to have pleaded not guilty — Zoe