# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 31.12: Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part

Extent: E+W

Unless other legislation otherwise provides, the court may—
(a) shorten a time limit or extend it (even after it has expired);
(b) allow a notice or application to be given in a different form, or presented orally; and
(c) dispense with a requirement for service (even after service was required).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/31.12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-31.12/enacted
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