Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Regulation 2024
20Hearing dates for applications
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20 Hearing dates for applications
20 Hearing dates for applications
(1) The court must set a date for hearing the application (the hearing date).
(2) The hearing date must be—
(a) not earlier than 14 days after the date the application is filed, and
(b) not later than 3 months after the date the application is filed.
(3) If the court decides to deal with the matter under section 22 without the offender being present, the court may waive the requirement under subsection (1) to set a hearing date for the application.
(4) If the court sets a hearing date for the application, the court may vary or waive any requirement under subsection (2) relating to the hearing date.