Rule 12.3 Defendant’s notice to continueI1
England and Wales
(1)
This rule applies where a prosecutor serves a notice to discontinue under section 23 of the 1985 Act.
(2)
A defendant who wants the case to continue must serve notice—
(a)
on the court officer; and
(b)
not more than 25 business days after service of the notice to discontinue.
(3)
If the defendant serves such a notice, the court officer must—
(a)
notify the prosecutor; and
(b)
refer the case to the court.