4000CCriminal proceedings—solicitor’s instructions to act for

4000C Criminal proceedings—solicitor’s instructions to act for accused person ended (a) a solicitor for an accused person is on the record in a criminal (b) the solicitor’s instructions to act for the accused person in the proceeding are ended before the proceeding is finally disposed of in the court. (a) file a notice stating that the solicitor is no longer acting for the accused person; and (b) serve a stamped copy of the notice on each party to the proceeding (including the accused person). Note See approved form 4.6 (Supreme Court criminal proceeding—notice that solicitor no longer acting) AF2024-30 and approved form 4.6A (Magistrates Court criminal proceeding—notice that solicitor no longer acting) AF2024-31.

Rule 4000D (3) The solicitor must file and serve the notice as soon as practicable, but not later than 14 days after the day the solicitor’s instructions are ended. accused person includes a person who has been convicted of an offence and is awaiting sentence for the offence in the court. Note See also r 4000A, def accused person. court does not include the Court of Appeal.