Regulation 5 Initial stage time limit
In any case where a person was arrested in connection with an offence—
(a)
whilst under the age of 18;
(b)
on or after 1st November 1999; and
(c)
in a relevant area,
the maximum period to be allowed for the completion of the stage beginning with his arrest and ending with the date fixed for his first appearance in a relevant court in connection with that offence shall be 36 days.