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Paragraph 5 I1

(1)

This paragraph applies where—

(a)

the judge or the court has reason to think that a medical report will be needed, and

(b)

the judge or the court remands the person in order to enable a medical examination to take place and a report to be made.

(2)

If (in the case of a person aged 18 or over) the person is remanded in custody, the adjournment may not be for more than 3 weeks at a time.

(3)

If the person is remanded on bail, the adjournment may not be for more than 4 weeks at a time.

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I1

Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 23.3.2015 by S.I. 2015/373, art. 4(c)