PART 31BEHAVIOUR ORDERS

Evidence to assist the court: special rules31.4

1

This rule applies where the court can make on its own initiative—

a

a football banning order;

b

a restraining order; or

c

an anti-social behaviour order.

2

A party who wants the court to take account of evidence not already introduced must—

a

serve notice in writing on—

i

the court officer, and

ii

every other party,

as soon as practicable (without waiting for the verdict); and

b

in the notice, identify that evidence; and

c

attach any written statement containing such evidence.

[Note. If a party relies on hearsay evidence, see also rules 31.6, 31.7, and 31.8.]