(1)The officers of the Crown Court shall be responsible for the keeping of the records of the proceedings of the court, [F1the signing of indictments,] the notification to the parties or their legal advisers of the place and time appointed for any proceedings, and such other formal or administrative matters as may be specified by directions given by the Lord Chancellor.
(2)Officers of the Crown Court shall in particular give effect to any orders or directions of the court for taking into custody, and detaining, any person committing contempt of court, and shall execute any order or warrant duly issued by the court for the committal of any person to prison for contempt of court.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 82(1) repealed (with retrospective effect in accordance with Sch. 22 para. 26 of the repealing Act) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), ss. 116(2), 182(1)(b), Sch. 23 Pt. 3 (with s. 180)