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A lot of people have already said it, but they don't do that anymore... Unless the officer has left the force, passed away, or transfered they will just reschedule.
Although I have gotten a few charges in the past that way.
Nope, they still do it. Was in traffic court the 20th and the judge said: "The officer is not here, you're free to go."