Service of prosecution evidenceE+W
3.19.—[F1(1) This rule applies where the prosecutor—
(a)serves a draft indictment under rule 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8 (service of draft indictment after sending for trial; with judicial permission or on judicial direction; in connection with a deferred prosecution agreement; or on reinstitution of proceedings); and
(b)serves on the defendant copies of the documents containing the evidence on which the prosecution case relies.]
(2) The prosecutor must at the same time serve copies of those documents on the Crown Court officer.
[F2[Note. See the rules in Part 10 (The indictment) listed in this rule and the other legislation to which those rules refer.
See also the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Service of Prosecution Evidence) Regulations 2005 which apply where a case is sent for trial. The time for service of the prosecution evidence in such a case is prescribed by regulation 2. It is—
(a)not more than 50 days after sending for trial, where the defendant is in custody; and
(b)not more than 70 days after sending for trial, where the defendant is on bail.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 3.19(1) substituted (1.4.2024) by The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/62), rules 1, 4(d)(i)
F2Rule 3.19 Note substituted (1.4.2024) by The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/62), rules 1, 4(d)(ii)
Commencement Information
I1Rule 3.19 in force at 5.10.2020, see Preamble