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Sentencing Act 2020, Cross Heading: Extension of order is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 March 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

Extension of orderE+W

18(1)The appropriate court may, on the application of—E+W

(a)the offender, or

(b)the responsible officer,

amend a youth rehabilitation order by substituting a later date for the end date.

(2)Unless the application was made by the offender, the court—

(a)must, before exercising its powers under this paragraph, summon the offender to appear before the court, and

(b)if the offender fails to appear in answer to the summons, may issue a warrant for the offender's arrest.

(3)A date substituted under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)must not be more than 6 months after the existing end date;

(b)subject to that, may be more than 3 years after the date on which the order took effect.

(4)Once the power in sub-paragraph (1) has been exercised in relation to the order, it may not be exercised again in relation to it by any court.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 7 applied (with modifications) by 2008 c. 4, s. 39(6)(c), Sch. 7 (as amended (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 paras. 266(5), 270 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 7 para. 18 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

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