PART 8DISCONTINUING A PROSECUTION

Defendant’s notice to continue8.3

1

This rule applies where a prosecutor serves a notice to discontinue under section 23 of the 1985 Act.

2

A defendant who wants the case to continue must serve notice—

a

on the court officer; and

b

not more than 35 days after service of the notice to discontinue.

3

If the defendant serves such a notice, the court officer must—

a

notify the prosecutor; and

b

refer the case to the court.