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uksi/2020/759 — The Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (revoked)
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2020 No. 759 (L. 19)
Senior Courts Of England And Wales
Magistrates’ Courts, England And Wales
The Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (revoked)
Made
15th July 2020
Laid before Parliament
20th July 2020
Coming into force
5th October 2020
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PART 1
THE OVERRIDING OBJECTIVE
The overriding objective
1.1
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The duty of the participants in a criminal case
1.2
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The application by the court of the overriding objective
1.3
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PART 2
UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE RULES; POWERS AND DUTIES OF COURT OFFICERS AND JUSTICES’ LEGAL ADVISERS
UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE RULES
When the Rules apply
2.1
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Definitions
2.2
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References to legislation, including these Rules
2.3
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POWERS OF AUTHORISED COURT OFFICERS
Exercise of court’s functions by authorised court officers: general rules
2.4
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Exercise of functions of the Court of Appeal
2.5
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Exercise of functions of the High Court
2.6
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Exercise of functions of the Crown Court
2.7
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Exercise of functions of a magistrates’ court
2.8
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Exercise of functions of a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) in extradition cases
2.9
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Court’s power to extend time under rule 2.6 or rule 2.7
2.10
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POWERS OF COURT OFFICERS TO TAKE STATUTORY DECLARATIONS
Taking of statutory declarations by court officers
2.11
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JUSTICES’ LEGAL ADVISERS
Duties of justices’ legal adviser
2.12
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PART 3
CASE MANAGEMENT
GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
3.1
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The duty of the court
3.2
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The duty of the parties
3.3
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Case progression officers and their duties
3.4
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The court’s case management powers
3.5
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Application to vary a direction
3.6
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Agreement to vary a time limit fixed by a direction
3.7
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Case preparation and progression
3.8
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Ground rules hearing
3.9
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Directions for commissioning medical reports, other than for sentencing purposes
3.10
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Hearing to inform the court of sensitive material
3.11
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Readiness for trial or appeal
3.12
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Conduct of a trial or an appeal
3.13
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Duty of court officer
3.14
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Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
3.15
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PREPARATION FOR TRIAL IN A MAGISTRATES’ COURT
Pre-trial hearings in a magistrates’ court: general rules
3.16
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Place of magistrates’ court trial
3.17
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Use of Welsh language at magistrates’ court trial
3.18
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PREPARATION FOR TRIAL IN THE CROWN COURT
Service of prosecution evidence
3.19
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Application to dismiss offence sent for Crown Court trial
3.20
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Pre-trial hearings in the Crown Court: general rules
3.21
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Preparatory hearing
3.22
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Application for preparatory hearing
3.23
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Application for non-jury trial containing information withheld from a defendant
3.24
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Representations in response to application for preparatory hearing
3.25
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Commencement of preparatory hearing
3.26
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Defence trial advocate
3.27
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Application to stay case for abuse of process
3.28
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Application for joint or separate trials, etc.
3.29
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Order for joint or separate trials, or amendment of the indictment
3.30
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Application for indication of sentence
3.31
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Arraigning the defendant
3.32
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Place of Crown Court trial
3.33
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Use of Welsh language at Crown Court trial
3.34
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LIVE LINKS
Live link direction: exercise of court’s powers
3.35
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Content of application for a live link direction
3.36
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Application to vary or rescind a live link direction
3.37
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Application containing information withheld from another party
3.38
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Representations in response
3.39
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PART 4
SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS
When this Part applies
4.1
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Methods of service
4.2
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Service by handing over a document
4.3
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Service by leaving or posting a document
4.4
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Service by document exchange
4.5
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Service by electronic means
4.6
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Documents that must be served by specified methods
4.7
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Service by person in custody
4.8
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Service by another method
4.9
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Documents that may not be served on a legal representative
4.10
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Date of service
4.11
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Proof of service
4.12
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Court’s power to give directions about service
4.13
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PART 5
FORMS AND COURT RECORDS
FORMS
Applications, etc. by forms or electronic means
5.1
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Forms in Welsh
5.2
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Signature of forms
5.3
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COURT RECORDS
Duty to make records
5.4
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Recording and transcription of proceedings in the Crown Court
5.5
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Custody of case materials
5.6
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ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN COURT RECORDS
The open justice principle
5.7
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Request for information about a case
5.8
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Request for information by a party or person directly affected by a case
5.9
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Request or application determined by the court
5.10
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Publication of information about court hearings, etc.
5.11
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Request for certificate, extract or information under other legislation
5.12
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PART 6
REPORTING, ETC. RESTRICTIONS
GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
6.1
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Exercise of court’s powers to which this Part applies
6.2
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Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
6.3
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REPORTING AND ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Reporting and access restrictions
6.4
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Varying or removing restrictions
6.5
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Trial in private
6.6
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Representations in response
6.7
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Order about restriction or trial in private
6.8
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SOUND RECORDING AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
Sound recording and electronic communication
6.9
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Forfeiture of unauthorised sound recording
6.10
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PART 7
STARTING A PROSECUTION IN A MAGISTRATES’ COURT
When this Part applies
7.1
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Application for summons, etc.
7.2
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Allegation of offence
7.3
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Summons, warrant and requisition
7.4
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Notice of defendant in custody
7.5
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Arrangements for court to receive defendant in custody
7.6
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PART 8
INITIAL DETAILS OF THE PROSECUTION CASE
When this Part applies
8.1
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Providing initial details of the prosecution case
8.2
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Content of initial details
8.3
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Use of initial details
8.4
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PART 9
ALLOCATION AND SENDING FOR TRIAL
GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
9.1
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Exercise of magistrates’ court’s powers
9.2
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Matters to be specified on sending for trial
9.3
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Duty of justices’ legal adviser
9.4
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Duty of magistrates’ court officer
9.5
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SENDING WITHOUT ALLOCATION FOR CROWN COURT TRIAL
Prosecutor’s notice requiring Crown Court trial
9.6
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Sending for Crown Court trial
9.7
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ALLOCATION FOR MAGISTRATES’ COURT OR CROWN COURT TRIAL
Adult defendant: request for plea
9.8
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Adult defendant: guilty plea
9.9
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Adult defendant: not guilty plea
9.10
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Adult defendant: allocation for magistrates’ court trial
9.11
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Adult defendant: prosecutor’s application for Crown Court trial
9.12
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Young defendant
9.13
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Allocation and sending for Crown Court trial
9.14
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COMMITTAL FOR SENTENCE IN CONNECTION WITH SENDING FOR TRIAL
Committal for sentence for offence related to an offence sent for trial
9.15
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SENDING BACK, ETC. FOR MAGISTRATES’ COURT TRIAL
Sending back or referring case for magistrates’ court trial
9.16
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PART 10
THE INDICTMENT
When this Part applies
10.1
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The indictment: general rules
10.2
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Draft indictment generated electronically on sending for trial
10.3
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Draft indictment served by the prosecutor after sending for trial
10.4
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Draft indictment served by the prosecutor with a High Court judge’s permission
10.5
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Draft indictment approved with deferred prosecution agreement
10.6
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Draft indictment served by the prosecutor on re-instituting proceedings
10.7
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Draft indictment served by the prosecutor at the direction of the Court of Appeal
10.8
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Application to a High Court judge for permission to serve a draft indictment
10.9
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PART 11
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS
When this Part applies
11.1
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Exercise of court’s powers
11.2
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Application to approve a proposal to enter an agreement
11.3
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Application to approve the terms of an agreement
11.4
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Application on breach of agreement
11.5
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Application to approve a variation of the terms of an agreement
11.6
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Application to lift suspension of prosecution
11.7
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Notice to discontinue prosecution
11.8
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Application to postpone the publication of information by the prosecutor
11.9
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Duty of court officer, etc.
11.10
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Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
11.11
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PART 12
DISCONTINUING A PROSECUTION
When this Part applies
12.1
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Discontinuing a case
12.2
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Defendant’s notice to continue
12.3
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PART 13
WARRANTS FOR ARREST, DETENTION OR IMPRISONMENT
[Note. Part 30 contains rules about warrants to take goods to pay fines, etc.]
When this Part applies
13.1
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Terms of a warrant for arrest
13.2
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Terms of a warrant for detention or imprisonment
13.3
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Information to be included in a warrant
13.4
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Execution of a warrant
13.5
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Warrants that cease to have effect on payment
13.6
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Warrant issued when the court office is closed
13.7
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PART 14
BAIL AND CUSTODY TIME LIMITS
GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
14.1
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Exercise of court’s powers: general
14.2
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Duty of justices’ legal adviser
14.3
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General duties of court officer
14.4
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BAIL
Prosecutor’s representations about bail
14.5
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Reconsideration of police bail by magistrates’ court
14.6
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Notice of application to consider bail
14.7
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Defendant’s application or appeal to the Crown Court after magistrates’ court bail decision
14.8
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Prosecutor’s appeal against grant of bail
14.9
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Consideration of bail in a murder case
14.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condition of residence
14.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic monitoring requirements
14.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accommodation or support requirements
14.13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirement for a surety or payment, etc.
14.14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeiture of a recognizance given by a surety
14.15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice of arrest for breach of bail
14.16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arrangements for court to receive defendant arrested for breach of bail
14.17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXTENSION OF BAIL BEFORE CHARGE
Exercise of court’s powers: extension of pre-charge bail
14.18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to authorise extension of pre-charge bail
14.19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to withhold information from the defendant
14.20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CUSTODY TIME LIMITS
Application to authorise extension of pre-charge bail
14.21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appeal against custody time limit decision
14.22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 15
DISCLOSURE
When this Part applies
15.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prosecution disclosure and disclosure management
15.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prosecutor’s application for public interest ruling
15.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defence disclosure
15.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defendant’s application for prosecution disclosure
15.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Review of public interest ruling
15.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defendant’s application to use disclosed material
15.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unauthorised use of disclosed material
15.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
15.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 16
WRITTEN WITNESS STATEMENTS
When this Part applies
16.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of written witness statement
16.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference to exhibit
16.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Written witness statement in evidence
16.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 17
WITNESS SUMMONSES, WARRANTS AND ORDERS
When this Part applies
17.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issue etc. of summons, warrant or order with or without a hearing
17.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for summons, warrant or order: general rules
17.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Written application: form and service
17.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for summons to produce a document, etc.: special rules
17.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for summons to produce a document, etc.: court’s assessment of relevance and confidentiality
17.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to withdraw a summons, warrant or order
17.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
17.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 18
Measures to help a witness or defendant to give evidence or otherwise participate
GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
18.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meaning of ‘witness’ and ‘live link’
18.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meaning of ‘intermediary’ and ‘intermediary’s report’
18.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making an application for a direction or order
18.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decisions and reasons
18.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
18.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custody of documents
18.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL MEASURES DIRECTIONS
Exercise of court’s powers
18.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special measures direction without application
18.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of application for a special measures direction
18.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or discharge a special measures direction
18.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application containing information withheld from another party
18.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response
18.13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
Exercise of court’s powers
18.14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of application for a defendant’s evidence direction
18.15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or discharge a defendant’s evidence direction
18.16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response
18.17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WITNESS ANONYMITY ORDERS
Exercise of court’s powers
18.18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content and conduct of application for a witness anonymity order
18.19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of court officer to notify the Director of Public Prosecutions
18.20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or discharge a witness anonymity order
18.21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response
18.22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTERMEDIARY FOR A DEFENDANT
Appointment of intermediary to facilitate a defendant’s participation
18.23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or discharge the appointment of an intermediary for a defendant
18.24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response to application or proposal
18.25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DUTIES OF INTERMEDIARIES
Intermediary’s duty to the court
18.26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Declaration by intermediary
18.27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of intermediary’s report
18.28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response to application or proposal
18.29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermediary’s duty to the court
18.30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Declaration by intermediary
18.31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of intermediary’s report
18.32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 19
EXPERT EVIDENCE
When this Part applies
19.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expert’s duty to the court
19.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction of expert evidence
19.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of expert’s report
19.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expert to be informed of service of report
19.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-hearing discussion of expert evidence
19.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to direct that evidence is to be given by a single joint expert
19.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instructions to a single joint expert
19.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to withhold information from another party
19.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
19.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 20
HEARSAY EVIDENCE
When this Part applies
20.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice to introduce hearsay evidence
20.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opposing the introduction of hearsay evidence
20.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unopposed hearsay evidence
20.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
20.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 21
EVIDENCE OF BAD CHARACTER
When this Part applies
21.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content of application or notice
21.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to introduce evidence of a non-defendant’s bad character
21.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice to introduce evidence of a defendant’s bad character
21.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reasons for decisions
21.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
21.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 22
EVIDENCE OF A COMPLAINANT’S PREVIOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
When this Part applies
22.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercise of court’s powers
22.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decisions and reasons
22.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for permission to introduce evidence or cross-examine
22.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application containing information withheld from another party
22.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response
22.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special measures, etc. for a witness
22.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
22.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 23
RESTRICTION ON CROSS-EXAMINATION BY A DEFENDANT
GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
23.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appointment of advocate to cross-examine witness
23.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPLICATION TO PROHIBIT CROSS-EXAMINATION
Exercise of court’s powers
23.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to prohibit cross-examination
23.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to discharge prohibition imposed by the court
23.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application containing information withheld from another party
23.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Representations in response
23.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements
23.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 24
TRIAL AND SENTENCE IN A MAGISTRATES’ COURT
[Note. Part 3 contains rules about case management that apply at trial as well as during preparation for trial. The rules in this Part must be read in conjunction with those rules.]
When this Part applies
24.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General rules
24.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure on plea of not guilty
24.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence of a witness in person
24.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence of a witness in writing
24.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence by admission
24.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure on plea of guilty
24.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Written guilty plea: special rules
24.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Single justice procedure: special rules
24.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to withdraw a guilty plea
24.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure if the court convicts
24.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure where a party is absent
24.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision of documents for the court
24.13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of justices’ legal adviser
24.14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of court officer and custodian
24.15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 25
TRIAL AND SENTENCE IN THE CROWN COURT
[Note. Part 3 contains rules about case management that apply during preparation for trial and at trial. The rules in this Part must be read in conjunction with those rules.]
When this Part applies
25.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General powers and requirements
25.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for ruling on procedure, evidence or other question of law
25.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure on plea of guilty
25.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vacate a guilty plea
25.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the jury
25.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discharging jurors
25.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Objecting to jurors
25.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure on plea of not guilty
25.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defendant unfit to plead
25.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence of a witness in person
25.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence of a witness in writing
25.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence by admission
25.13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directions to the jury and taking the verdict
25.14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conviction or acquittal without a jury
25.15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure if the court convicts
25.16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision of documents for the court
25.17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of court officer and custodian
25.18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 26
JURORS
Appeal against officer’s refusal to excuse or postpone jury service
26.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excusal from jury service by court
26.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision of information for jurors
26.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assessment of juror’s availability for long trial, etc.
26.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surrender of electronic communication devices by jurors
26.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interpretation for a deaf juror
26.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 27
RETRIAL AFTER ACQUITTAL
GENERAL
When this Part applies
27.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE TO ALLOW ORDER FOR RETRIAL
Application for certificate
27.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPLICATION TO COURT OF APPEAL TO QUASH ACQUITTAL AND ORDER RETRIAL
Application for reporting restriction pending application for order for retrial
27.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for order for retrial
27.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Respondent’s notice
27.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to Crown Court for summons or warrant
27.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application of other rules about procedure in the Court of Appeal
27.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 28
Sentencing procedures in special cases and on committal for sentence, etc.
[Note. See also —
a
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b
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c
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d
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e
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reasons for not following usual sentencing requirements
28.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice of requirements of suspended sentence and community, etc. orders
28.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notification requirements
28.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variation of sentence
28.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or discharge a compensation, etc. order
28.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to remove, revoke or suspend a disqualification or restriction
28.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for a restitution order by the victim of a theft
28.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directions for commissioning medical reports for sentencing purposes
28.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information to be supplied on committal to custody or admission to hospital or guardianship
28.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Committal or remission, etc. for sentence
28.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assistance to an investigator, etc.: applications under the Sentencing Act 2020
28.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assistance to an investigator, etc.: confidential information for the sentencing court
28.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sentencing, etc. after committal to the Crown Court
28.13
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PART 29
ROAD TRAFFIC PENALTIES
[Note. Part 24 contains rules about the general procedure on sentencing in a magistrates’ court. Part 25 contains corresponding rules for the Crown Court.]
Representations about obligatory disqualification or endorsement
29.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to remove a disqualification from driving
29.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information to be supplied on order for endorsement of driving record, etc.
29.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statutory declaration to avoid fine after fixed penalty notice
29.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for declaration about a course or programme certificate decision
29.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appeal against recognition of foreign driving disqualification
29.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 30
ENFORCEMENT OF FINES AND OTHER ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
[Note. Part 13 contains rules about warrants for arrest, detention or imprisonment, including such warrants issued for failure to pay fines, etc.
Part 24 contains rules about the procedure on sentencing in a magistrates’ court.
Part 28 contains rules about the exercise of a magistrates’ court’s powers to enforce an order made by another court.]
When this Part applies
30.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercise of court’s powers; duty of justices’ legal adviser
30.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty to give receipt
30.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appeal against decision of fines officer
30.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to reduce a fine, vary payment terms or remit a courts charge
30.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Claim to avoid fine after penalty notice
30.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information to be included in a warrant of control
30.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warrant of control: application by enforcement agent for extension of time, etc.
30.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warrant of control: application to resolve dispute
30.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial penalties imposed in other European Union member States
30.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 31
BEHAVIOUR ORDERS
[Note. See Part 3 for the court’s general powers to consider an application and to give directions.]
When this Part applies
31.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Behaviour orders and bind overs: general rules
31.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for behaviour order and notice of terms of proposed order: special rules
31.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence to assist the court: special rules
31.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary, renew, discharge or revoke behaviour order
31.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice of hearsay evidence
31.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cross-examination of maker of hearsay statement
31.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Credibility and consistency of maker of hearsay statement
31.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice to supervisor of requirement for supervision or monitoring
31.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bind over: exercise of court’s powers
31.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bind over: refusal or breach
31.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
31.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 32
BREACH, REVOCATION AND AMENDMENT OF COMMUNITY AND OTHER ORDERS
When this Part applies
32.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application by responsible officer or supervisor
32.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application by defendant or person affected
32.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure on application by responsible officer or supervisor
32.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 33
CONFISCATION AND RELATED PROCEEDINGS
GENERAL RULES
Interpretation
33.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculation of time
33.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court office closed
33.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for registration of Scottish or Northern Ireland order
33.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or set aside registration
33.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Register of orders
33.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statements of truth
33.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of witness statements for other purposes
33.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service of documents
33.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service outside the jurisdiction
33.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of service
33.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External requests and orders
33.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONFISCATION PROCEEDINGS
Confiscation proceedings
33.13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for compliance order
33.14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for reconsideration
33.15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for new calculation of available amount
33.16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variation of confiscation order due to inadequacy of available amount
33.17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application by magistrates’ court officer to discharge confiscation order
33.18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for variation of confiscation order made against an absconder
33.19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for discharge of confiscation order made against an absconder
33.20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for increase in term of imprisonment in default
33.21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation – general
33.22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation – confiscation order made against absconder
33.23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment of money held or detained in satisfaction of confiscation order
33.24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to realise seized property or to realise or destroy cryptoassets
33.25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appeal about decision on application to realise seized property or to realise or destroy cryptoassets
33.26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for direction about surplus proceeds
33.27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEIZURE AND DETENTION PROCEEDINGS
Application for approval to seize property or to search
33.28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to extend detention period
33.29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to vary or discharge order for extended detention
33.30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appeal about property detention decision
33.31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RESTRAINT AND RECEIVERSHIP PROCEEDINGS: RULES THAT APPLY GENERALLY
Taking control of goods and forfeiture
33.32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joining of applications
33.33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications to be dealt with in writing
33.34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business in chambers
33.35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power of court to control evidence
33.36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evidence of witnesses
33.37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Witness summons
33.38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearsay evidence
33.39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disclosure and inspection of documents
33.40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court documents
33.41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consent orders
33.42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slips and omissions
33.43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supply of documents from court records
33.44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disclosure of documents in criminal proceedings
33.45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of documents
33.46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Order for costs
33.47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assessment of costs
33.48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time for complying with an order for costs
33.49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application of costs rules
33.50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RESTRAINT PROCEEDINGS
Application for restraint order or ancillary order
33.51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint and ancillary orders
33.52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for discharge or variation of restraint or ancillary order by a person affected by the order
33.53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for variation of restraint or ancillary order by the person who applied for the order
33.54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for discharge of restraint or ancillary order by the person who applied for the order
33.55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECEIVERSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Application for appointment of a management or an enforcement receiver
33.56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for conferral of powers on a management receiver or an enforcement receiver
33.57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications for discharge or variation of receivership orders, and applications for other orders
33.58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sums in the hands of receivers
33.59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security
33.60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remuneration
33.61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts
33.62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-compliance by receiver
33.63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 1988 AND THE DRUG TRAFFICKING ACT 1994
[Note. The relevant provisions of the 1988 and 1994 Acts were repealed on 24th March 2003, but they continue to have effect in respect of proceedings for offences committed before that date.]
Statements, etc. relevant to making confiscation orders
33.64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Postponed determinations
33.65
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confiscation orders - revised assessments
33.66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to the Crown Court to discharge or vary order to make material available
33.67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to the Crown Court for increase in term of imprisonment in default of payment
33.68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drug trafficking – compensation on acquittal in the Crown Court
33.69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
Application to punish for contempt of court
33.70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 34
APPEAL TO THE CROWN COURT
When this Part applies
34.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service of appeal and respondent’s notices
34.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form of appeal and respondent’s notices
34.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of magistrates’ court officer
34.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of person keeping exhibit
34.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference by the Criminal Cases Review Commission
34.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation for appeal
34.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearings and decisions
34.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abandoning an appeal
34.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
34.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Constitution of the Crown Court
34.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 35
APPEAL TO THE HIGH COURT BY CASE STATED
When this Part applies
35.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application to state a case
35.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation of case stated
35.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of justices’ legal adviser
35.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part
35.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 36
APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL: GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies
36.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Case management in the Court of Appeal
36.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power to vary requirements
36.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for extension of time
36.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renewing an application refused by a judge or the Registrar
36.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearings
36.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice of hearings and decisions
36.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of Crown Court officer
36.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of person transcribing proceedings in the Crown Court
36.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty of person keeping exhibit
36.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registrar’s duty to provide copy documents for appeal or reference
36.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Declaration of incompatibility with a Convention right
36.12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abandoning an appeal
36.13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounds of appeal and opposition
36.14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reopening the determination of an appeal
36.15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 37
Appeal to the Court of Appeal against ruling at preparatory hearing or in response to jury tampering
When this Part applies
37.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service of appeal notice
37.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form of appeal notice
37.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crown Court judge’s permission to appeal
37.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Respondent’s notice
37.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powers of Court of Appeal judge
37.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renewing applications
37.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right to attend hearing
37.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 38
APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL AGAINST RULING ADVERSE TO PROSECUTION
When this Part applies
38.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decision to appeal
38.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service of appeal notice
38.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form of appeal notice
38.4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crown Court judge’s permission to appeal
38.5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expediting an appeal
38.6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Respondent’s notice
38.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public interest ruling
38.8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powers of Court of Appeal judge
38.9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renewing applications
38.10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right to attend hearing
38.11
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PART 39
APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL ABOUT CONVICTION OR SENTENCE
When this Part applies
39.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service of appeal notice
39.2
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Form of appeal notice
39.3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crown Court judge’s certificate that case is fit for appeal
39.4
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Reference by Criminal Cases Review Commission
39.5
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Respondent’s notice
39.6
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Introducing evidence
39.7
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Application for bail, or to suspend a disqualification or order, pending appeal or retrial
39.8
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Conditions of bail pending appeal or retrial
39.9
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Forfeiture of a recognizance given as a condition of bail
39.10
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Right to attend hearing
39.11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power to vary determination of appeal against sentence
39.12
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Directions about re-admission to hospital on dismissal of appeal
39.13
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Renewal or setting aside of order for retrial
39.14
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PART 40
APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL ABOUT REPORTING OR PUBLIC ACCESS RESTRICTION
When this Part applies
40.1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service of appeal notice
40.2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form of appeal notice
40.3
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Advance notice of appeal against
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