The Criminal Procedure Rules 2015

Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

47.4.—(1) The court may—

(a)shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under this Part;

(b)dispense with a requirement for service under this Part (even after service was required); and

(c)consider an application made orally instead of in writing.

(2) A person who wants an extension of time must—

(a)apply when serving the application for which it is needed; and

(b)explain the delay.