If the foreign national summoned in accordance with the conditions set out in articles R. 632-3, R. 632-4 and R. 632-5 does not appear in person before the Expulsion Board on the scheduled date, the Board will issue its opinion.
However, it will postpone consideration of the case to a later date, in accordance with the provisions of the fourth paragraph of article L. 632-2, if the foreign national or his or her counsel have submitted a request for postponement based on a legitimate reason during the period between notification of the notice provided for in article R. 632-3 and the start of the committee meeting. This request for referral may also be made during the committee meeting through the foreign national’s counsel.