Where substituted service is effected on the accused and he does not appear, he shall tried in absentia.
However, where the court considers that the personal appearance of the accused is necessary, it shall so order by an interlocutory ruling and fix a new date for the hearing , which shall be notified to him by the Legal Department.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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