Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 E+W Youth offender panels: further court proceedings

Part I E+W Referral back to appropriate court

Bringing the offender before the court E+W

3 (1) Where the appropriate court receives such a report, the court shall cause the offender to appear before it. E+W

(2) For the purpose of securing the attendance of the offender before the court, a justice acting for the petty sessions area for which the court acts may—

(a) issue a summons requiring the offender to appear at the place and time specified in it; or

(b) if the report is substantiated on oath, issue a warrant for the offender’s arrest.

(3) Any summons or warrant issued under sub-paragraph (2) above shall direct the offender to appear or be brought before the appropriate court.