# The Prosecution of Offences (Youth Courts Time Limits) Regulations 1999, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2743/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prosecution-of-offences-youth-courts-time-limits-regulations-1999/regulation-5
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