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STALKING INTERVENTION ORDERS ACT 2008 (NO. 68 OF 2008) - SECT 18 Procedure in absence of the respondent

STALKING INTERVENTION ORDERS ACT 2008 (NO. 68 OF 2008) - SECT 18

Procedure in absence of the respondent

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a summons has been served on the respondent or the respondent is bailed to appear at the hearing of the application for the intervention order; and

        (b)     the respondent fails to appear in person at the time fixed for the hearing of the application.

    (2)     The court may—

        (a)     proceed to hear and determine the matter in the respondent's absence; or

        (b)         if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, adjourn the matter and issue a warrant to arrest the respondent and bring the respondent before the court.