# Magistrates' Courts (Criminal Justice (Children)) Rules (Northern Ireland) 1999, Article 18: Summons to or warrant for arrest of parent or guardian

Extent: N.I.

Where a child is brought before a court in any proceedings against him or for any other reason, a summons or warrant may be issued to enforce the attendance of a parent or guardian in accordance with Article 15 of the Order, in the same manner as if a complaint were made upon which a summons or warrant could be issued against a defendant under Part V of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 and a summons to the child may include a summons to the parent or guardian to enforce his attendance as aforesaid.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1999/7/article/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-criminal-justice-children-rules-northern-ireland-1999/article-18
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