# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 6.3: Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part

Extent: E+W

(1) The court may—
(a) shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under this Part;
(b) require an application to be made in writing instead of orally;
(c) consider an application or representations made orally instead of in writing; and
(d) dispense with a requirement to—
(i) give notice, or
(ii) serve an application.
(2) Someone who wants an extension of time must—
(a) apply when making the application or representations for which it is needed; and
(b) explain the delay.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/6.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-6.3
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