# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 4.10: Documents that may not be served on a legal representative

Extent: E+W

Unless the court otherwise directs, service on a party’s legal representative of any of the following documents is not service of that document on that party—
(a) a summons, requisition, single justice procedure notice or witness summons;
(b) notice of an order under section 25 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988;
(c) a notice of registration under section 71(6) of that Act;
(d) notice of a hearing to review the postponement of the issue of a warrant of detention or imprisonment under section 77(6) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980;
(e) notice under section 86 of that Act of a revised date to attend a means inquiry;
(f) any notice or document served under Part 14 (Bail and custody time limits);
(g) notice under rule 24.15(a) of when and where an adjourned hearing will resume;
(h) notice under rule 28.5(3) of an application to vary or discharge a compensation order;
(i) notice under rule 28.10(2)(c) of the location of the sentencing or enforcing court;
(j) a collection order, or notice requiring payment, served under rule 30.2(a); or
(k) an application or written statement, and notice, under rule 48.9 alleging contempt of court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/4.10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-4.10
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