PART 2Knife crime prevention orders
Knife crime prevention orders made otherwise than on conviction
I116Application without notice
1
An application for a knife crime prevention order under section 14 may be made without the applicant giving notice to the defendant.
2
Section 15(4) to (6) (consultation requirements) does not apply to an application made without notice.
3
If an application is made without notice the court must—
a
adjourn the proceedings and make an interim knife crime prevention order under section 17,
b
adjourn the proceedings without making an interim knife crime prevention order under that section, or
c
dismiss the application.
4
If the court acts under subsection (3)(a) or (b), the applicant must comply with section 15(4) to (6) before the date of the first full hearing.
5
In this section “full hearing” means a hearing of which notice has been given to the applicant and the defendant in accordance with rules of court.