Article 57 Proceedings in absence of accused

An examiner, committee, court or commission may proceed with an inquiry, trial, appeal or review, as the case may be, in respect of an offence under the Measure, notwithstanding that the accused does not appear and is not represented at the hearing, if the examiner, committee, court or commission is satisfied by affidavit or oral evidence that the accused was duly served in accordance with these rules (including the provision for substituted service) with the complaint and all other documents required to be served on him.