Page 127 - Magistrates Conference 2019

LEGISLATION

If, when the case is called, the defendant is present, but the complainant, having had

due notice of the time and place of hearing, which fact has been proved to the

satisfaction of the Court, fails to appear in person or by counsel, the Court shall dismiss

the complaint, unless the Court, having received a reasonable excuse for the non-

appearance of the complainant, or for other sufficient cause, thinks fit to adjourn the

hearing of the case to such future date, and on such terms as the Court may think just.

• Anguilla -

• Antigua and Barbuda – section 78 Magistrate's Code of Procedure CAP. 255

• Dominica – section 71 Magistrate's Code of Procedure 4:20

• Grenada - section77 (1) Criminal Procedure Code Cap 72B

• Montserrat -

• St. Lucia – section 689 Criminal Code Cap.3.01

• St. Kitts and Nevis - section 80 Magistrate’s Code of Procedure Act Cap 3.17

• St. Vincent and Grenadines - section 121 Criminal Procedure Code Chap 172