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173 Extra notice for corporate accused

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Explained inBill clause 173

If a corporate accused—

(a)is to be served with a copy of an indictment under section 171(1); and

(b)has not been served with a notice in relation to that offence under section 148—

the DPP must serve with the copy indictment a notice stating—

(c)the date and time specified in the order under section 144(2)(d) at which the accused must appear, by a representative or a legal practitioner; and

(d)that if the accused does not appear on the date and time specified in the order, the court may, in its absence—

(i)proceed with the trial; and

(ii)if applicable, proceed to hear and determine a summary offence under Division 1 of Part 5.8.