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C-25.1 - Code of Penal Procedure

Section 189
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189. Where the defendant fails to attend the trial although he was duly convened, but the prosecutor is present, the judge may, on proof that the defendant was convened, either adjourn the trial or, on the application of the prosecutor, allow the proceedings to be tried and judgment to be rendered by default.
1987, c. 96, a. 189.
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