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Justices Rules 2003
32Non-appearance of defendant
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32 Non-appearance of defendant
If a defendant who has not pleaded in writing fails to appear at the time and place appointed in the summons or at an adjourned hearing, the justices may issue –
(a) a notice requiring the defendant's appearance at a time and place specified in the notice; or
(b) a warrant for the defendant's arrest.