# The Standing Civilian Courts Order 1997, Article 33: Accused not appearing


(1) If the accused does not appear when his name is called out or within a reasonable time thereafter, the court shall adjourn and report to the court administration officer.
(2) Where the court administration officer receives such a report, he shall enquire into the matter and, after considering the court’s report and any representations of the prosecutor, decide whether the accused should be arrested with a view to his being brought before the court for his trial.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/172/article/33 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/standing-civilian-courts-order-1997/article-33
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