Time for serving a witness summonsE+W
34.5—(1) The general rule is that a witness summons is binding if it is served at least 7 days before the date on which the witness is required to attend before the court or tribunal.
(2) The court may direct that a witness summons shall be binding although it will be served less than 7 days before the date on which the witness is required to attend before the court or tribunal.
(3) A witness summons which is—
(a)served in accordance with this rule; and
(b)requires the witness to attend court to give evidence,
is binding until the conclusion of the hearing at which the attendance of the witness is required.