# The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Dismissal of Charges Sent) Rules 1998, Article 3: Written applications for dismissal


(1) A written application for dismissal under paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 3 to the Act shall be sent to the appropriate officer of the Crown Court and shall be accompanied by a copy of any statement or other document, and identify any article, on which the applicant relies.
(2) A copy of the application and of any accompanying documents shall be given at the same time to the prosecution and to any person with whom the applicant is jointly charged.
(3) A written application for dismissal shall be made not later than 14 days after the day on which documents required by paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to the Act were served unless the time for making the application is extended either before or after it expires, by the Crown Court; and paragraphs (4) and (5) of rule 2 above shall apply for the purposes of this paragraph as if references therein to giving notice of intention to make an oral application were references to making a written application under this rule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3048/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-disorder-act-1998-dismissal-of-charges-sent-rules-1998/article-3
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