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Version of section 802.1 from 2019-09-19 to 2024-03-06:


Marginal note:Limitation on the use of agents

 Despite subsections 800(2) and 802(2), a defendant may not appear or examine or cross-examine witnesses by agent if he or she is liable, on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term of more than six months, unless

  • (a) the defendant is an organization;

  • (b) the defendant is appearing to request an adjournment of the proceedings; or

  • (c) the agent is authorized to do so under a program approved — or criteria established — by the lieutenant governor in council of the province.

  • 2002, c. 13, s. 79
  • 2019, c. 25, s. 317.1

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