Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Limitation on the use of agents

802.1 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.