If a defendant pleads guilty for a summary offence and the maximum penalty for their offence does not exceed three months, they do not need to attend court

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According to Section 444A of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (NSW), a defendant who pleads guilty for a summary offence and the maximum penalty does not exceed three months may elect not to appear in person at court and can instead notify the court of their intention to plead guilty by post or electronic means. However, the defendant can still choose to attend court if they wish to do so.

If a Defendant Pleads Guilty for a Summary Offence and the Maximum