The Criminal Procedure Rules 2015

Evidence to assist the court: special rules

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31.4.—(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.]