# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 5.1: Applications, etc. by forms or electronic means

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where a rule, a practice direction or the court requires a person to—
(a) make an application or give a notice;
(b) supply information for the purposes of case management by the court; or
(c) supply information needed for other purposes by the court.
(2) Unless the court otherwise directs, such a person must—
(a) use such electronic arrangements as the court officer may make for that purpose, in accordance with those arrangements; or
(b) if no such arrangements have been made, use the appropriate form issued under the Practice Direction or the Criminal Costs Practice Direction, in accordance with those Directions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/5.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-5.1/enacted
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