2(1)Section 104 of the Sentencing Act (breach of supervision requirements of detention and training order) is amended as follows.E+W
(2)In subsection (1) (issue of summons or warrant by justice of the peace)—
(a)omit the words “ [F1acting in a relevant local justice area]”;
(b)in paragraph (a), omit the words “before a youth court [F2acting in the area]”;
(c)in paragraph (b), omit the words “requiring him to be brought before such a court”.
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)Any summons or warrant issued under this section shall direct the offender to appear or be brought—
(a)before a youth court [F3acting in the local justice] in which the offender resides; or
(b)if it is not known where the offender resides, before a youth court [F4acting in the same local justice area] as the justice who issued the summons or warrant.”
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(2) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), arts, 1, 2, {Sch. para. 113(a)(i)}
F2Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(2) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), arts, 1, 2, {Sch. para. 113(a)(i)}
F3Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), arts, 1, 2, {Sch. para. 113(a)(ii)} [Editorial Note: the substituted words should probably read "acting in the local justice area". A correction slip has been requested.]
F4Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(3) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/886), arts, 1, 2, {Sch. para. 113(a)(ii)}