# Sentencing Act 2020, Paragraph 9


(1) This paragraph applies where—
(a) a Crown Court community order is in force, and
(b) it appears on information to the Crown Court that the offender has breached a requirement of the order.
(2) The Crown Court may—
(a) issue a summons requiring the offender to appear at the place and time specified in it, or
(b) if the information is in writing and on oath, issue a warrant for the offender's arrest.
(3) A summons or warrant issued under this paragraph must direct the offender to appear or be brought before the Crown Court.
(4) Where—
(a) a summons is issued under this paragraph, and
(b) the offender does not appear in answer to the summons,
the Crown Court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/17/schedule/10/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sentencing-act-2020/schedule-10/paragraph-9
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