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CurrentNon-appearance of informant
Chapter 3Summary procedure
Part 3.3Summary hearing
Division 10Non-appearance of party
79 Non-appearance of informant
If the informant in a criminal proceeding does not appear on the date on which the proceeding is listed for hearing, the Magistrates' Court may—
(a)
dismiss the charge; or
(b)
adjourn the proceeding on any terms that it considers appropriate.
Note
Section 328 sets out who may appear on behalf of an informant.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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