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3.23.—(1) This rule applies where a defendant wants the Crown Court to give an indication of the maximum sentence that would be passed if a guilty plea were entered when the indication is sought.
(2) Such a defendant must—
(a)apply in writing as soon as practicable; and
(b)serve the application on—
(i)the court officer, and
(ii)the prosecutor.
(3) The application must—
(a)specify—
(i)the offence or offences to which it would be a guilty plea, and
(ii)the facts on the basis of which that plea would be entered; and
(b)include the prosecutor’s agreement to, or representations on, that proposed basis of plea.
(4) The prosecutor must—
(a)provide information relevant to sentence, including—
(i)any previous conviction of the defendant, and the circumstances where relevant,
(ii)any statement of the effect of the offence on the victim, the victim’s family or others; and
(b)identify any other matter relevant to sentence, including—
(i)the legislation applicable,
(ii)any sentencing guidelines, or guideline cases, and
(iii)aggravating and mitigating factors.
(5) The hearing of the application—
(a)may take place in the absence of any other defendant;
(b)must be attended by—
(i)the applicant defendant’s legal representatives (if any), and
(ii)the prosecution advocate.
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