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COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006 - REG 2503

Contempt—arrest warrant if respondent likely to abscond etc

    (1)     This rule applies if—

        (a)     an application for punishment of a person for contempt has been filed in the court; and

        (b)     the court considers that the person is likely to abscond or otherwise withdraw from the court's jurisdiction.

    (2)     The court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest and detention in custody until the court hears the charge unless the person gives security satisfactory to the court for the person's appearance in court in person to answer the charge and to submit to the court's decision.

Note     See approved form 2.72 (Warrant for arrest for contempt of person likely to abscond) AF2007-64

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