Rule 32 Time for presentment

^f1Subject to the succeeding paragraphs of this rule, an indictment shall be presented not later than 11.00 a.m. on the day prior to the arraignment of the person accused therein.

In any case in which a notice of transfer has been given under Article 3 of the Criminal Justice (Serious Fraud) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988, the indictment shall be presented within 28 days of the giving of notice of transfer.

In any case, other than a case to which (2) applies, where the prosecutor considers that the evidence on the indictment is likely to reveal a case of serious or complex fraud, the indictment shall be presented within 28 days of the date of committal.

In any case, other than a case to which paragraph (2) applies, where it appears to the judge that a preparatory hearing is likely to be ordered, he may direct that the indictment be presented within 14 days from the date of this direction.

The requirements contained in the preceding paragraph of this rule may be waived if—