Bringing the offender before the courtE+W
3(1)Where the appropriate court receives such a report, the court shall cause the offender to appear before it.E+W
(2)For the purpose of securing the attendance of the offender before the court, a justice [F1acting in the local justice area in which the court acts] may—
(a)issue a summons requiring the offender to appear at the place and time specified in it; or
(b)if the report is substantiated on oath, issue a warrant for the offender’s arrest.
(3)Any summons or warrant issued under sub-paragraph (2) above shall direct the offender to appear or be brought before the appropriate court.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), art. 1, Sch. para. 81(b)