9.9.—(1) This rule applies where—
(a)rule 9.8 applies; and
(b)the defendant indicates an intention to plead guilty.
(2) The court must exercise its power to deal with the case—
(a)as if the defendant had just pleaded guilty at a trial in a magistrates’ court; and
(b)in accordance with rule 24.11 (Procedure if the court convicts).
[Note. See section 17A of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.]
Commencement Information
I1Rule 9.9 in force at 5.10.2020, see Preamble