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Contents » Chapter 3 - SUMMARY PROCEDURE PART 3.1—WHEN A SUMMARY HEARING MAY BE HELD » Division 10 - Non-appearance of party
Clause 79 Non-appearance of informant
If the informant in a criminal proceeding does not appear on the date on which the proceeding is listed for hearing, the Magistrates' Court may—
(a)dismiss the charge; or
(b)adjourn the proceeding on any terms that it considers appropriate.
Section 328 sets out who may appear on behalf of an informant.