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?
- The charge is automatically dropped.
- A warrant for their arrest is issued, and they may be prosecuted for failing to appear.
- They are automatically found guilty and sentenced to prison.
- 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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