1. The Defendant may file with the Public Prosecution an objection to the criminal order issued against him within seven [7] days following its date of issue if issued in his presence, or as of the date of service of the criminal order if issued in his absence or after being amended. The filing of such objection shall render the criminal order null and void, and shall cause the criminal action to be prosecuted and processed according to the procedures set forth herein. 2. If there are several Defendants, and any of them objects to the criminal order, the same shall be deemed null and void only with regard to the objecting Defendant. 3. The Defendant may waive his objection to the criminal order before being served with a notice to appear before the competent court. Any such waiver shall cause the objection to lapse and shall render the criminal order final and conclusive with regard to the waiving Defendant. 4. Under any circumstances, upon hearing the criminal action, the court shall not abide by the criminal order objected to.
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