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They would somehow have to serve papers telling him about the trial, and offer him safe passage to the trial. Then give him a reasonable deadline to show up. If he doesn't show, hand down a default judgement and proceed to sentencing...



You can't render a default judgment in criminal law. That's depriving the accused of their due process.


Oh, sorry. What happens if someone just doesn't show up?


Then you postpone the trial until they can be found. Trials in absentia are not allowed in the US and most of Europe. In countries where they are practiced, they're a source of international criticism.




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