Serving Summons For Trials

Summary

In England, once a defendant is properly served and notified of a trial date, additional summons are typically unnecessary unless significant changes occur, such as amendments to the complaint or changes in court dates. Magistrates Courts usually send a summons or notice to ensure the defendant is aware of the trial date. The prosecution does not need to resend the prosecution bundle if the defendant pleads not guilty, provided the defendant has already received it. However, any updates or additional evidence must be served before the trial.

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Does the Magistrates court send summons to the defendant if there is a trial
In general, a Magistrates' Court will send a summons or notice to the defendant if there is a trial date set. This ensures the defendant is aware of the trial date and can prepare accordingly.
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Does the prosecution need to send the prosecution bundle again to the defendant if they plead not guilty
The prosecution does not generally need to send the prosecution bundle again if the defendant pleads not guilty, as long as the defendant has already received it. However, updates or additional evidence may need to be served before the trial. Can you specify your location for more precise information?
England
If the defendant has already received the prosecution bundle, it generally doesn't need to be sent again unless there are updates or additional evidence.
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