# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 2.31: Setting down for trial

Extent: N.I.

(1) A cause shall be deemed to have been set down as soon as the certificate of readiness has been lodged.
(2) Where a cause is set down for hearing in the High Court, the proper officer shall, as soon as practicable, fix the date of the hearing and give notice thereof to every party to the case.
(3) Where a cause is set down for hearing in [ the county court], the proper officer shall forthwith send the file of the cause [...] to the chief clerk.
(4) As soon as practicable after the chief clerk has received the file of the cause [...] in accordance with paragraph (3), he shall fix the date and place of the hearing and give notice thereof to every party to the cause.
(5) Except with the consent of all parties or by leave of the judge, no cause shall be tried before the expiration of 10 days from the date of issue stamped on the notice of hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/2.31 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-2.31
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