Service of documents through a solicitor etc. – summary6

1

After Chapter 16 (complaints) insert–

CHAPTER 16AENGAGEMENT, DISMISSAL AND WITHDRAWAL OF SOLICITORS IN SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS

Notification16A.1

1

The notification to the court in writing under section 148C(1) of the Act of 1995 (engagement, dismissal and withdrawal of solicitor representing accused)13 that a solicitor has been engaged by the accused for the purposes of his defence at trial shall be in Form 16A.1–A.

2

The notification to the court in writing under section 148C(3) of the Act of 1995 that a solicitor has been dismissed by the accused or has withdrawn from acting shall be in Form 16A.1–B.

2

After Form 16.7 insert Forms 16A.1-A and 16A.1-B set out in the Schedule to this Act of Adjournal.