Warrants and Summons Flashcards
1
Q
What is a summons?
A
A summons orders a person to attend court, suspect not arrested.
2
Q
What is a witness summons?
A
- be able to give different evidence
- produce a document or exhibit
- failure to attend can result in imprisonment / fine
3
Q
How many months must a summons be directed to a person that committed a summary offence?
A
6 months
4
Q
How must a service of summons be delivered?
A
- handing it to them personally
- leaving it at address
- positing it first class
5
Q
What is a warrant?
A
A warrant is a written authority issued by a magistrate or judge
6
Q
What are the the two different types of warrant and explain what they mean.
A
- Committal warrant - return to prison
- Arrest warrant - arrest for indictable offence, appear at court, answer bail, non-payment of a fine
7
Q
What is section 26 of the Theft Act 1968?
A
may enter, search and seize anything believed to be stolen
8
Q
What is a Section 8 PACE warrant?
A
May enter and search a premises provided there is reasonable ground to believe
- an indictable or either-way offence has been committed
- there is material which is likely to be evidence
