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In Pennsylvania, a trial can proceed without the defendant if they voluntarily leave after the trial has started or disrupt court proceedings. If a defendant doesnt show up without a valid reason, a bench warrant may be issued for their arrest. Voluntarily absent means the defendant knowingly and willingly chooses not to attend the trial after it has started. Consult a local attorney for more specific advice.

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In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, a trial can proceed in the defendant's absence under certain circumstances:
- If the defendant voluntarily absents himself after the trial has commenced.
- If the defendant disrupts the court proceedings.
Please consult with a local attorney for more specific advice.
And what are a circumstances
The circumstances in Pennsylvania where a trial can proceed without the defendant are:
- The defendant voluntarily leaves after the trial has started.
- The defendant causes disruptions to the court proceedings.
Please consult a local attorney for further advice.
Does that include if the defendant doesn't show up
In Pennsylvania, if a defendant does not show up without a valid reason after being properly notified, the court may issue a bench warrant for their arrest. It's generally not permissible to proceed with a trial in their absence. Consulting a local attorney is advised.
what generally
When you say "what generally", could you please clarify what you're referring to? Are you asking about general procedures when a defendant doesn't show up to court, or something else?
Yes
To provide accurate information, could you please specify what you mean by "Yes"? Are you asking about the general procedures when a defendant doesn't show up to court?
I'm asking about the general procedures
In general, if a defendant doesn't show up for court in Pennsylvania:
- The court may issue a bench warrant for their arrest.
- The defendant may be held in contempt of court.
- The case may proceed in their absence in some circumstances.

Please consult a local attorney for further advice.
What are the circumstances exactly
The circumstances where a case may proceed without the defendant in Pennsylvania are:
- The defendant voluntarily absents after the trial has started.
- The defendant disrupts court proceedings.
For specific circumstances, please consult with a local attorney.
What does the voluntarily absents from a trail mean
"Voluntarily absents from a trial" means the defendant knowingly and willingly chooses not to attend the trial after it has started, without any valid reason. This could lead to the trial proceeding without them in Pennsylvania.