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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 - SECT 79 Non-appearance of informant

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 - SECT 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.