DIVISION 2
Final Protection Order
30. Proceedings in the absence of the respondent
Where a notice of the proceedings for a final protection order is served on the respondent under section 23 or 24 and the respondent fails to appear in person on the date and time fixed for the matter with respect to a final protection order, the Court may, in the absence of the respondent—
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(a) proceed to hear and determine the matter;
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(b) issue a warrant for the respondent to be arrested and brought before the court.
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(c) adjourn the matter;
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(d) grant a final protection order.