Rule 86 Application for variation of confiscation order made against absconder

Northern Ireland

(1)

Notice of an application under section 179 shall be made to the chief clerk in writing.

(2)

The notice under paragraph (1) shall include particulars of the following—

(a)

the relevant confiscation order;

(b)

the circumstances in which the defendant ceased to be an absconder;

(c)

the defendant's conviction of the offences concerned; and

(d)

the reasons why the defendant believes the amount required to be paid is too large.

(3)

The chief clerk shall, not less than seven days before the date fixed for the hearing, send a copy of the notice received under paragraph (1)—

(a)

to the prosecutor, [^f1...]; and

(b)

notify the parties of the date and place appointed for the hearing.

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