The Criminal Procedure Rules 2010

Application to discharge an order for imprisonment

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62.5.—(1) This rule applies where—

(a)the court has ordered the respondent’s imprisonment for contempt of court; and

(b)the respondent wants the court to discharge that order.

(2) The respondent must—

(a)apply in writing;

(b)serve the application on—

(i)the court officer, and

(ii)the applicant who applied for the respondent’s punishment;

(c)explain why it is appropriate for the order to be discharged; and

(d)ask for a hearing, if the respondent wants one.