Practice question

What is the legal consequence if an accused person fails to appear in court after being served with a J56 written notice or a formal summons under the CPA?

  1. The charge is automatically dropped.
  2. A warrant for their arrest is issued, and they may be prosecuted for failing to appear.
  3. They are automatically found guilty and sentenced to prison.
  4. The fine amount is reduced to encourage payment.

Answer: B — A warrant for their arrest is issued, and they may be prosecuted for failing to appear.

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