# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 10.5: Draft indictment served by the prosecutor with a High Court judge’s permission

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where—
(a) the prosecutor applies to a High Court judge under rule 10.9 (Application to a High Court judge for permission to serve a draft indictment); and
(b) the judge gives permission to serve a proposed indictment.
(2) Where this rule applies—
(a) that proposed indictment constitutes the draft indictment; and
(b) the prosecutor must serve the draft indictment on the Crown Court officer not more than 20 business days after the High Court judge’s decision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/10.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-10.5/enacted
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