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In criminal law, the party is not referred to as the plaintiff. There is only the prosecution and the defendant, and the prosecution will always show up.

In criminal law, there is a complainant, who is commonly the victim to the crime. If that victim does not show up, the prosecution requests a continuance, and may even submit a Motion to the judge to compel the victim to court. Generally, with proof that the prosecution has properly attempted to subpoena the victim, the judge may give two or possibly even more continuances, depending upon the customary practices of the judge and the seriousness of the crime alleged.

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