PART 11DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS

Notice to discontinue prosecutionI111.8

1

This rule applies where an agreement expires—

a

on its expiry date, or on a date treated as its expiry date; and

b

without having been terminated by the court.

2

The prosecutor must—

a

as soon as practicable give notice in writing discontinuing the prosecution on the indictment approved by the court under rule 11.4 (Application to approve the terms of an agreement); and

b

serve the notice on—

i

the court officer, and

ii

the defendant.

[Note. See paragraph 11 of Schedule 17 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013.]