Section E1 Applications without noticeF1

(1)

An application for a respect order may be made without notice being given to the respondent.

(2)

If an application is made without notice, the court must do one of the following—

(a)

adjourn the proceedings and make an interim order (see section F1);

(b)

adjourn the proceedings without making an interim order;

(c)

dismiss the application.

(3)

Rules of court may provide that an appeal from a decision of the High Court or the county court—

(a)

to dismiss an application for a respect order made without notice being given to the respondent, or

(b)

to refuse to make an interim order when adjourning proceedings following such an application,

may be made without notice being given to the respondent.

Annotations

F1: Pt. A1 inserted (26.10.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 1(2), 255(1); S.I. 2026/960, reg. 4(a)