# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 24.4: Time for serving a witness summons


(1) The general rule is that a witness summons is binding if it is served at least 7 days before the date on which the witness is required to attend before the court.
(2) The court may direct that a witness summons is binding although it is served less than 7 days before the date on which the witness is required to attend before the court.
(3) A witness summons which is—
(a) served in accordance with this rule; and
(b) requires the witness to attend court to give evidence,
is binding until the conclusion of the hearing at which the attendance of the witness is required.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/24.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-24.4
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