62A
In forcePower to proceed in absence of defendant
Part 4Summary jurisdiction
Division 3Hearing of summary offence
62A Power to proceed in absence of defendant
(1)
If a person who has been apprehended (whether under a warrant or without a warrant), and released on bail fails to appear at the time and place appointed for the hearing of an information laid or to be laid against him, the Magistrates Court may in its discretion hear the information in the absence of the defendant, and may adjudicate thereon as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if the defendant had appeared at that time and place.
(2)
This section shall apply whether the defendant is discharged pursuant to powers granted by this or any other Act.
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