how long does it take to receive a summons!

gail47 | 10:04 Wed 06th Jul 2011 | Criminal

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friend was told 6 weeks agogoingto court and has been waiting 6 weeks now is this the norm..........she wants it over and done with asap

will i be okay?

difference in fraud???

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What is she expecting a summons for?

If it is for a "summary" offence, (that is an offence that can only be dealt with at a magistrates' court) whoever is prosecuting has six months from the date of the alleged offence to begin proceedings. Very often (particularly with motoring offences) a summons is not issued until this time limit has almost expired.

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Hello new judge,
No its for a section 5, was told almost 6 weeks ago it was going to court but heard absolutely nothing... wondering how long it took to receive, some people have it is very unusual to take so long.
thankyou.

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Section 5 POA is a summary offence. It is most usually dealt with by way of a fixed penalty, but if your friend is being prosecuted the CPS has six months from the date of the alleged offence to put information before the Magsitrates.

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