# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 10.4: Draft indictment served by the prosecutor after sending for trial

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where—
(a) a magistrates’ court sends a defendant to the Crown Court for trial; and
(b) rule 10.3 (Draft indictment generated electronically on sending for trial) does not apply.
(2) The prosecutor must serve a draft indictment on the Crown Court officer not more than 20 business days after serving under rule 3.19 (Service of prosecution evidence) copies of the documents containing the evidence on which the prosecution case relies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/10.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-10.4
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