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Rule 3.27 Defence trial advocateI1

England and Wales

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

The defendant must notify the court officer of the identity of the intended defence trial advocate―

(a)

as soon as practicable, and in any event no later than the day of the plea and trial preparation hearing; and

(b)

in writing, or orally at that hearing.

(2)

The defendant must notify the court officer in writing of any change in the identity of the intended defence trial advocate as soon as practicable, and in any event not more than 5 business days after that change.

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Commencement

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Rule 3.27 in force at 6.10.2025, see Preamble