Rule 20 Representations after application without noticeF1

England and Wales Repealed

(1)

This rule applies where the court makes a domestic abuse protection order—

(a)

otherwise than as a result of a person being given a domestic abuse protection notice; and

(b)

without notice to the defendant.

(2)

The court must arrange a hearing at which the defendant may make representations to the court.

(3)

Notice of the hearing—

(a)

must be given to the applicant for the order; and

(b)

must be served on the defendant with the order.

(4)

If the defendant makes representations at the hearing—

(a)

the court must treat such representations as a complaint;

(b)

the court may exercise its powers to vary or discharge the domestic abuse protection order; and

(c)

rule 21 (application to vary or discharge order) does not apply.

Annotations

F1: Rules 17-23 and cross-heading (previously omitted by virtue of S.I. 2021/626, rule 2(12)(c)(d)) inserted (8.4.2024) by The Magistrates’ Courts (Amendment) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/254), rules 1(2), 2(6)