The court shall examine the case and rule on the charge without the assistance of the jurors, unless other defendants tried simultaneously in the proceedings are present, or the absence of the defendant has been ascertained after the commencement of the proceedings.
If a lawyer is present to defend the interests of the accused, the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the articles 306 to 379-1, with the exception of the provisions relating to the examination or presence of the accused.
In the absence of a lawyer to defend the interests of the accused, the court shall rule on the charge after hearing the civil party or his lawyer and the submissions of the public prosecutor.
In the event of a firm custodial sentence, the court issues a warrant for the arrest of the accused, unless this has already been issued.