Justices Rules 2003

If a defendant appears at the time and place appointed in a summons or by virtue of a warrant for his or her arrest and the complainant does not appear, the justices may – dismiss the complaint; or adjourn the proceedings and proceed in accordance with section 74B of the Act.

If a defendant does not appear at the time and place appointed in the summons,rules 31 and 32 apply.

If neither party appears at the time and place appointed in the summons, the justices may dismiss the complaint or adjourn the proceedings.