The Family Procedure Rules 2010

Recognizances E+W

10.17.—(1) Where, in accordance with paragraph 2(1)(b)(ii) of Schedule 5 to the 1996 Act, the [F1 court] fixes the amount of any recognizance with a view to it being taken subsequently, the recognizance may be taken by—

(a) a [F2 judge of the court];

(b) a police officer of the rank of inspector or above or in charge of a police station; or

(c) the governor or keeper of a prison where the arrested person is in custody.

(2) The person having custody of an applicant for bail must release that applicant if satisfied that the required recognizances have been taken.

(F3 ... )

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in rule 10.17(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/3204), rules 1, 42(a)(i) (with rule 137); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2

F2 Words in rule 10.17(1)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/3204), rules 1, 42(a)(ii) (with rule 137); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2

F3 Words in rule 10.17 omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of The Family Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/3204), rules 1, 42(b) (with rule 137); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2