SUMMONS AND WARRANTS

Question 1

What is a Summons

Answer 1

Written Order, signed by Mags (or clerk), to the accused, directing them to appear at court.

Question 2

What can a summons direct a person to do..?

Answer 2

1. Answer to Offences
2. Give evidence
3. Produce an exhibit

Question 3

Who can sign a defendant summons?

Answer 3

Magistrate and/or Magistrate Clerk

Question 4

What is a report for summons?

Answer 4

When facts are reported for consideration, for a summons to be issued against a person.

Question 5

When can you report someone for summons?

Answer 5

1. You witness an offence OR
2. you have a complaint made/reported to you
   AND
3. You report the offender for summons.

Question 6

Where do you report a summons?

Answer 6

PRONTO.

Question 7

What is the Legislation covering Police issuing their own summons?

Answer 7

S.29 & S.30 Criminal Justice Act 2003

Question 8

The process involved in obtaining a summons is called..?

Answer 8

Laying an Information

Question 9

Whats the maximum time for a SUMMARY OFFENCE to be laid after the offence was committed?

Answer 9

6 Months.

Question 10

Information needed for Summons?

Answer 10

DETAILS OF OFFENCE/location/Date/time
FULL NAME & DOB
FULL ADDRESS & POSTCODE
NI NUMBER

Question 11

After Arresting due to non cooperation, the individual provides his details… what do you do?

Answer 11

DE-ARREST. You can now report for Summons with his details provided.