# The Justices of the Peace Rules 2016, Article 4: Size of bench

Extent: E+W

The number of justices sitting to deal with a case as a magistrates’ court must not be greater than three.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/709/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-rules-2016/article-4
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