# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 4.27: Investigation under Article 56

Extent: N.I.

(1) This rule applies where a direction is given to an appropriate authority by the High Court or a county court under Article 56(1).
(2) On giving a direction the court shall adjourn the proceedings and shall record the direction in Form C35.
(3) A copy of the direction recorded under paragraph (2) shall, as soon as practicable after the direction is given, be served by the proper officer or chief clerk on the parties to the proceedings in which the direction is given and where the appropriate authority is not a party, on that authority.
(4) When serving the copy of the direction on the appropriate authority the proper officer or chief clerk shall also serve copies of such of the documentary evidence which has been, or is to be, adduced in the proceedings as the court may direct.
(5) Where an authority informs the court of any of the matters set out in Article 56(3)(a) to (c) it shall do so in writing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/4.27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-4.27
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