SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Order for conditional discharge: commission of further offence

Issue of summons or warrant by justice of the peace

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1

This paragraph applies where—

a

the order for conditional discharge was made by a magistrates' court, and

b

it appears to a justice of the peace on information that the offender—

i

has been convicted by a court in Great Britain of an offence committed during the period of conditional discharge, and

ii

has been dealt with in respect of that offence.

2

The justice 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 to be brought before the court which made the order for conditional discharge.