Article 13 Abandonment of the application

A section 76 application may be abandoned by the prosecutor at any time before the hearing of that application.

Notice of abandonment shall be in Form 6 and shall be served on the proper officer and, at the same time, a copy thereof shall be served by the prosecutor, on the acquitted person.

As soon as reasonably practicable after receiving a notice under paragraph (2), the proper officer shall send a copy thereof endorsed with the date of receipt to the prosecutor and the acquitted person.