Sentencing Act 2020

Issue of summons or warrant by Crown CourtE+W

9(1)This paragraph applies where—E+W

(a)a Crown Court community order is in force, and

(b)it appears on information to the Crown Court that the offender has breached a requirement of the order.

(2)The Crown Court may—

(a)issue a summons requiring the offender to appear at the place and time specified in it, or

(b)if the information is in writing and on oath, issue a warrant for the offender's arrest.

(3)A summons or warrant issued under this paragraph must direct the offender to appear or be brought before the Crown Court.

(4)Where—

(a)a summons is issued under this paragraph, and

(b)the offender does not appear in answer to the summons,

the Crown Court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 10 para. 9 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2