# The Crown Court Rules (Northern Ireland) 1979, Rule 44C: [ Application for an extension of time

Extent: N.I.

(1) An application may be made in writing for the period of 28 days specified in rule [44B(3)] to be extended.
(2) The application may be made either before or after that period has expired.
(3) The application shall be accompanied by a statement setting out the reasons why the applicant is or was unable to make the application within that period, and the application and that statement shall be served by the applicant on the chief clerk and every other party to the proceedings.
(4) An application for an extension of time under this rule shall be determined by a judge without a hearing unless the judge otherwise directs.
(5) The chief clerk shall notify all the parties of the judge's decision.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1979/90/rule/44C (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crown-court-rules-northern-ireland-1979/rule-44C
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