102(1)A defendant may appear and act personally or by counsel or agent.

102(2)A defendant that is a corporation shall appear and act by counsel or agent or by an officer or director of the corporation.

102(3)The judge may bar from appearing as an agent a person who is not a barrister and solicitor entitled to practise in New Brunswick if the judge finds that, having regard to the issues involved, the person is not competent properly to represent or advise the defendant or does not understand or comply with the duties and responsibilities of an agent.