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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Issue of summons or warrant by justice of the peace

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Criminal Justice Act 2003, Cross Heading: Issue of summons or warrant by justice of the peace is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1Issue of summons or warrant by justice of the peaceU.K.

Textual Amendments

8(1)If at any time while a supervision default order is in force it appears on information to a justice of the peace that the person subject to the order has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by the order, the justice may—U.K.

(a)issue a summons requiring the person to appear at the place and time specified in it, or

(b)if the information is in writing and on oath, issue a warrant for the person's arrest.

(2)A summons or warrant issued under this paragraph must direct the person to appear or be brought before—

(a)a magistrates' court acting for the local justice area in which the person resides, or

(b)if it is not known where the person resides, before a magistrates' court acting for the local justice area specified in the supervision default order.]

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