# The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Dismissal of Charges Sent) Rules 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules make provision for the purposes of paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37), which permits a person who is charged with an offence or offences, and whose case has been sent to the Crown Court for trial under section 51 of that Act, to apply to the Crown Court for the charge or charges to be dismissed.
Rule 2 makes provision for oral applications for dismissal.
Rule 3 relates to written applications.
Rule 4 makes provision for the prosecution response.
Rule 5 provides for the notification of determinations on applications where there is no oral hearing and permits witnesses to be heard by leave of the judge notwithstanding failure to give proper notice.
Rule 6 provides for the service of documents.

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