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29Written plea of not guilty
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29 Written plea of not guilty
(1) A defendant may plead not guilty under rule 27 and so be excused from attending court as required by the summons by –
(a) signing the endorsement on the summons that is headed "PLEA OF NOT GUILTY" in the presence of a justice who attests the defendant's signature; and
(b) lodging the endorsed summons at the office of the clerk not less than 5 days before the time fixed for the hearing.
(2) On receipt of a summons endorsed with a plea of not guilty and attested as provided in subrule (1) , the clerk is to cause notice of a new hearing date to be served on the defendant in accordance with these rules.