Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980

[^key-ad5759df8eefaf350ff508c7f9d8dfbe]: S. 1(4D)(k) inserted (29.7.2021) by Space Industry Act 2018 (c. 5), s. 70(1), Sch. 12 para. 2; S.I. 2021/817, reg. 2, Sch. para. 117 (with reg. 3)

[^key-f8645703b06a5cc42c4d277933c1dd29]: Act applied (W.) (10.9.2021) by The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/416), regs. 1(2), 23(2)

[^M_C_1b2a8ede-5b4c-4e45-ee19-f358f6d9d254]: Act applied (temp.) (18.9.2020 at 12.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1011), regs. 1(3), 12(2)(a) (with reg. 3) (as amended (25.11.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 20) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1304), regs. 1(2), 3)

[^M_C_f012ade8-7b10-4131-8ec8-25cc3b0d7cb5]: Sch. 3 applied (temp.) (W.) (18.9.2020 at 12.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1011), regs. 1(3), 18(10) (with reg. 3) (as amended by (25.11.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 20) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1304), regs. 1(2), 3)

[^M_C_4186f807-899d-43a8-fa2f-d14fe8edf6ef]: Sch. 3 applied (temp.) (W.) (20.12.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1609), regs. 1(3), 46(5) (with reg. 3) (as amended by: S.I. 2020/1610, regs. 1(2), 2(2); (17.5.2021 at 6.00 a.m.) by S.I. 2021/583, regs. 1(2), 2(2)); (7.8.2021 at the beginning of the day) by S.I. 2021/925, regs. 1(2), 2(2); and (25.11.2021) by S.I. 2021/1304, regs. 1(2), 3)

[^key-92ea415a2f1118cb808365d8e17fa001]: Sch. 3 applied (14.12.2021) by The Burundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1404), regs. 1(2), 34(3)(b)(i)

[^key-4a64b306c4911233eca2475ccea8e7ec]: Sch. 3 applied (4.1.2022) by National Security and Investment Act 2021 (c. 25), ss. 38(3)(a), 66(3); S.I. 2021/1465, regs. 2, 3 (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-5056729c2044f66160a1697d9a622c2a]: Words in s. 32(1) substituted (14.7.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 13(4), 51(4); S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 3(c)

[^key-abef8ebcdf9b958e811cd883c5799c53]: Words in s. 133(1) substituted (14.7.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 16(a); S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 3(d)

[^key-d74dc2128390dbdf2621d38d4e0bea53]: Words in s. 133(2) substituted (14.7.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 16(b); S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 3(d)

[^key-c936a623aaddd5f0d69828b433c536ec]: Sch. 3 applied (28.12.2022) by The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281), regs. 1(2), 43(3)(b)(i)

[^key-4d72ad11d70eb9819d9efdd6b526bb1f]: S. 63(3) applied (1.1.2023) by 1967 c. 10, s. 24B(5) (as inserted by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 16 para. 6 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/1266, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3(4)))

[^key-ea88be438d9526494fee8ec1ba4628f8]: Words in s. 16A(1)(b) inserted (4.1.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 5, 51(4); S.I. 2022/1358, reg. 2

[^key-2fa290a9ac751266bc9cf492f41c9d69]: Sch. 3 applied (16.5.2023) by The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/468), regs. 1(2), 16(4)

[^key-eb18a30f8451616b831879a33ee50290]: Sch. 3 applied (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), ss. 132(3), 186(6); S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(a)

[^key-fcb18960cd8f667e32637643115cd95e]: Sch. 3 applied (30.10.2023) by The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 (asc 2), ss. 18(4), 22(2); S.I. 2023/1149, art. 2(o)

[^key-1c5952675428fd9076eba366b6cdb3e4]: S. 127(1) excluded (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 57(3)(9), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(f) (with Sch. para. 10)

[^key-84f817fe54a29620738d840de7dea2d4]: Sch. 3 modified (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), ss. 59(3), 67(1); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(f) (with Sch. para. 10)

[^key-0270ffd61e6871c3c1b792820b6299e0]: Ss. 16G-16M and cross-heading inserted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 3, 51(4); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(a)

[^key-d5a96eac3fc07d3f89e696dfae987b1b]: S. 16A(1)(e) and word inserted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-60937c27b746dcb99e0bbd64552b71c1]: Word in s. 16A(1)(c) omitted (7.11.2023) by virtue of Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(a); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-6db6026f1c9e89e9e7a558a7242fc721]: S. 89(5) inserted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 1(3); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-5d9bacc369b875cd0dd9cb34227a0786]: S. 90(4) inserted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 1(4); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-b30f6b83c917beedd882ca2f86025329]: S. 108(2A) inserted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 1(5); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-72cf0a5209d37651782a1b722e0df8dd]: Words in s. 150(1) inserted (7.11.2023) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 1(6); S.I. 2023/1194, reg. 2(e)

[^key-3482d8b1c0e027ab87c6b34a0d8f91b1]: S. 127 excluded (18.11.2023) by Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 (c. 45), ss. 3(2)(a), 7(2)

[^key-ff0a7db2d2ad62211c1aab38326b3d79]: Sch. 3 applied (14.12.2023) by The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1314), regs. 1(2), 82(3)(b)(i) (with regs. 98-100)

[^key-56e52daf6f3de9a19eb5a41e670cfca1]: S. 108(1)(b) applied (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 9 para. 4(4)(d) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(b)

[^key-cc8b7818977364d4623d563a2e2d07a9]: Sch. 3 applied (26.12.2023 for specified purposes) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 198(1)(2), 219(3)(c)

[^key-4f4832802a4ba97503fb5f2159460129]: Sch. 3 applied (10.1.2024 for specified purposes) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 203(3)(b)(i), 240(1); S.I. 2023/1420, reg. 2(z25)

[^key-8fed9af41327bfce635fe72ddfdf7205]: S. 127 excluded (5.4.2024) by Public Order Act 2023 (c. 15), ss. 21(11), 35(5); S.I. 2024/472, reg. 2(b)

[^key-50881f56bbbcee7f05544ac04751e888]: S. 127 excluded (5.4.2024) by Public Order Act 2023 (c. 15), ss. 28(12), 35(5); S.I. 2024/472, reg. 2(i)

[^key-a92544b676dba7115ad884a9858087d5]: Sch. 3 applied (10.10.2024) by The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/948), regs. 1(2), 24(3) (with regs. 14, 29)

[^key-eac51fd99a2d1750987a9c7889e9f7b8]: S. 127(1) excluded (W.) (1.12.2024) by The Mandatory Use of Closed Circuit Television in Slaughterhouses (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/682), regs. 1(4), 14(1)

[^M_C_db01b947-b685-4a47-fbbe-026fada74f64]: Act applied (29.11.2024) by The Special Procedures Approved Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1229), regs. 1(2), 35(3)

[^key-bfb471eb0fe3e8734b9d96182e230cb5]: S. 127(1) excluded (1.1.2025) by The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1146), regs. 1(b), 17 (with reg. 22)

[^M_F_3019f042-6453-406c-e135-d52f45a2be0c]: Words in s. 82(5F) substituted (28.6.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(3)(b), Sch. 1 para. 6

[^key-ed7b06ba23849ecb644b3f1622ae5f47]: S. 97 restricted (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), ss. 28(8)(b), 90(6); S.I. 2024/1191, regs. 1(2)(g), 2, 3(1) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/261, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/319, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/515, regs. 1(3)(e)(f), 2 (with reg. 3) (as amended (21.11.2025) by S.I. 2025/1222, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4 and (25.3.2026) by S.I. 2026/342, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4)

[^key-290f37256d505fb6fce80089bbda8e93]: Sch. 3 applied (23.7.2025) by The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/902), regs. 1(2), 45

[^key-6483f8fc5725eae9e0fcf1b97bc90c62]: Sch. 3 applied (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 1.9.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 203(1)(2), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2025/349, reg. 3

[^key-f53da019030f59412bae728cf0bcddcd]: S. 97(1) applied (with modifications) (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

[^key-f75596dfb13aadd9943d09e5dd31cf91]: S. 121(1) applied (with modifications) (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

[^key-9de7b0bf4536020b9c82859f3d41e722]: S. 127 excluded (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

[^key-12c1a0e8816642c7eab292353e109a27]: S. 51 applied (with modifications) (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

[^key-594e040a730ee8d5bf67f550eb30b5d2]: S. 54 applied (with modifications) (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

[^key-1096fa88d9fc3688bbe560409e63b350]: S. 55 applied (with modifications) (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

[^key-f3821fcdaff3dd03a245a24a05a7132f]: S. 123 applied (with modifications) (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 48.16

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Execution of certain warrants outside England and Wales.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Clerks to justices.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Rules: supplementary provisions.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Evidence on oath.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Proof of previous convictions.

False written statements tendered in evidence.

False statements in declaration proving service, etc.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

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Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Defect in process.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Warrants.

Civilian enforcement officers.

Further remand.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Further remand.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Consecutive terms of imprisonment.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Rule committee and rules of procedure.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Interpretation of other terms.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Short title, extent and commencement.

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Jurisdiction to deal with charges.

Offences committed on boundaries, etc.

Other documents.

Discharge or committal for trial.

General nature of committal proceedings.

Place of trial on indictment.

Evidence which is admissible.

Written statements.

Statements.

Other documents.

Proof by production of copy.

Place of trial on indictment.

Restrictions on reports of commital proceedings.

Effect of rulings at pre-trial hearing

Adjournment of trial.

Summary trial of information against child or young person for indictable offence.

Non-appearance of accused: issue of warrant.

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Penalties on summary conviction for offences triable either way.

Penalties on summary conviction for offences triable either way.

Initial procedure: accused to indicate intention as to plea.

Mitigation of penalties, etc.

Aiders and abettors.

Issue of summons on complaint

Procedure where summary trial appears more suitable.

Non-appearance of defendant.

Certain offences triable either way to be tried summarily if value involved is small.

Orders for periodical payment: proceedings by designated officer.

Orders other than for payment of money.

Orders other than for payment of money.

Enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid.

Defect in distress warrant and irregularity in its execution.

Power to transfer civil proceedings (other than family proceedings)

Application of money found on defaulter to satisfy sum adjudged.

Revocation, variation, etc. of orders for periodical payment.

Variation of instalments of sum adjudged to be paid by conviction.

Power of magistrates’ court to fix day for appearance of offender at means inquiry etc.

Bail on arrest.

Provisions as to payments required to be made to a child, etc.

Supervision pending payment.

Power of magistrates’ court to fix day for appearance of offender at means inquiry etc.

Transfer of fines from Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Return of property taken from accused.

Transfer of fines from Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Power to dispense with immediate payment.

Application of Part III to persons aged 17 to 20.

Restriction on power to impose imprisonment for default.

Adjournment

Enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid.

Newspaper reports of domestic proceedings.

Newspaper reports of domestic proceedings.

Postponement of issue of warrant.

Power to remit fine.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Power of magistrates’ court to fix day for appearance of offender at means inquiry etc.

Transfer of fines from Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Summons to witness and warrant for his arrest.

Warrants of control

Powers of persons authorised under section 125A or 125B

Effect of committal on arrears.

Disclosure of information for enforcing warrants.

Abandonment of appeal.

Proof of non-payment of sum adjudged.

Minimum term.

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... Rules of procedure.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

... Rules of procedure.

Bail on appeal or case stated.

Recognizances and fees on case stated.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Limitation of time.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Powers of persons authorised under section 125A or 125B

Use of information supplied under disclosure order

Remand of accused already in custody.

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Clerks to justices.

Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Isles of Scilly.

Interpretation of other terms.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Short title, extent and commencement.

False statements in declaration proving service, etc.

Right of appeal to the Crown Court.

Abandonment of appeal.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Bail on appeal or case stated.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Warrant endorsed for bail.

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Postponement of taking recognizance.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Defect in process.

Civilian enforcement officers.

Use of information supplied under disclosure order

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Limitation of time.

Limitation of time.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Disposal of sums adjudged to be paid by conviction.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Rule committee and rules of procedure.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Occasional court-house.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

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Rules: supplementary provisions.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Occasional court-house.

“Magistrates’ court”.

Isles of Scilly.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

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Short title, extent and commencement.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Recognizances and fees on case stated.

Effect of decision of High Court on case stated by magistrates’ court.

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Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Varying or dispensing with requirement as to sureties.

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Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Warrants.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Use of information supplied under disclosure order

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Remand of accused already in custody.

Remand of accused already in custody.

Disposal of sums adjudged to be paid by conviction.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Rule committee and rules of procedure.

Occasional court-house.

Interpretation of other terms.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Short title, extent and commencement.

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Enforcement of payment of fines by High Court and county court.

Restriction on power to impose imprisonment for default.

Complaint for arrears.

Jurisdiction of magistrates’ courts in inner London for domestic proceedings.

Jurisdiction of magistrates’ courts in inner London for domestic proceedings.

Summons to witness and warrant for his arrest.

False statements in declaration proving service, etc.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Recognizances and fees on case stated.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Transfer of fines to Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Remission of arrears and manner in which arrears to be paid.

Right of appeal to the Crown Court.

Further remand.

Proof of previous convictions.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Effect of decisions made on case stated or on appeal

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Process valid notwithstanding death, etc., of justice.

Powers of persons authorised under section 125A or 125B

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Defect in process.

Warrants.

Execution of certain warrants outside England and Wales.

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... rules of procedure.

“Magistrates’ court”.

Interpretation of other terms.

Onus of proving exceptions, etc.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Effect of decision of High Court on case stated by magistrates’ court.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Varying or dispensing with requirement as to sureties.

Defect in process.

Civilian enforcement officers.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Remand of accused already in custody.

Consecutive terms of imprisonment.

Disposal of sums adjudged to be paid by conviction.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Clerks to justices.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Rules: supplementary provisions.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Occasional court-house.

“Magistrates’ court”.

Interpretation of other terms.

Short title, extent and commencement.

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Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Clerks to justices.

False written statements tendered in evidence.

Isles of Scilly.

Bail on appeal or case stated.

Occasional court-house.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Varying or dispensing with requirement as to sureties.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Defect in process.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Limitation of time.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Rule committee and rules of procedure.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Proof of previous convictions.

False statements in declaration proving service, etc.

Bail on appeal or case stated.

Recognizances and fees on case stated.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

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Warrants.

Civilian enforcement officers.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Use of information supplied under disclosure order

Limitation of time.

Further remand.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Consecutive terms of imprisonment.

Clerks to justices.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Rule committee and rules of procedure.

Occasional court-house.

“Magistrates’ court”.

Interpretation of other terms.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Short title, extent and commencement.

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Trial of summary offences

Transfer of trials of summary offences.

Adjournment of inquiry.

Evidence which is admissible.

Written statements.

Depositions.

Proof by production of copy.

Restrictions on reports of commital proceedings.

Power to make rulings at pre-trial hearing

Adjournment of trial.

Non-appearance of accused: general provisions.

Application of section 12 where accused appears.

Application of section 12 where accused appears.

Non-appearance of accused: issue of warrant.

Non-appearance of prosecutor.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Non-appearance of prosecutor.

Initial procedure: accused to indicate intention as to plea.

Intention as to plea: absence of accused.

Maximum penalty under section 17A(6) or 17B(2)(c) for certain offences

Decision as to allocation

Court to begin by considering which mode of trial appears more suitable.

Procedure where summary trial appears more suitable: supplementary

Certain offences triable either way to be tried summarily if value involved is small.

Power of court, with consent of legally represented accused, to proceed in his absence.

Summary trial of information against child or young person for indictable offence.

Child or young person to indicate intention as to plea in certain cases

Alterations of names of petty sessions areas in inner London area.

Incitement.

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Periodical payments payable by one person under more than one order.

Aiders and abettors.

Provisions as to payments required to be made to a child, etc.

Revocation, variation, etc. of orders for periodical payment.

Construction of references to complaint in enactments dealing with offences.

Enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid.

Adjournment

Power to award costs and enforcement of costs.

Defect in distress warrant and irregularity in its execution.

Orders for periodical payment: means of payment.

Orders other than for payment of money.

Maintenance orders: penalty for breach.

Revocation, variation, etc. of orders for periodical payment.

Periodical payments payable by one person under more than one order.

Provisions as to payments required to be made to a child, etc.

Power to dispense with immediate payment.

Evidence of persons under 14 in committal proceedings for assault, sexual offences etc.

Abandonment of appeal.

Defect in distress warrant and irregularity in its execution.

Abandonment of appeal.

Recognizances and fees on case stated.

Bail on appeal or case stated.

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Enforcement of payment of fines by High Court and county court.

Variation of instalments of sum adjudged to be paid by conviction.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Interest on arrears.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Transfer of fines from Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Application of Part III to persons aged 17 to 20.

Summons or warrant as to committal proceedings.

Power to make disclosure order

Summons or warrant as to committal proceedings.

Onus of proving exceptions, etc.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Statement of wages to be evidence.

Remand of accused already in custody.

Minimum term.

Proof of previous convictions.

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Remand of accused already in custody.

Clerks to justices.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Interpretation of other terms.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Warrants of control

Defect in process.

Disclosure of information for enforcing warrants.

Power to make disclosure order

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

Clerks to justices.

Clerks to justices.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Rules: supplementary provisions.

Isles of Scilly.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Non-appearance of accused: plea of guilty.

Application of section 12 where accused appears.

Non-appearance of accused: issue of warrant.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Maximum penalty under section 17A(6) or 17B(2)(c) for certain offences

Intention as to plea: adjournment.

Functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice

Court to begin by considering which mode of trial appears more suitable.

Power of court, with consent of legally represented accused, to proceed in his absence.

Certain offences triable either way to be tried summarily if value involved is small.

Power to transfer criminal proceedings

Functions of magistrates’ court where a person in custody is brought before it with a view to his appearance before the Crown Court.

Return of property taken from accused.

Power to grant bail where police bail has been granted.

Orders for periodical payment: proceedings by designated officer.

Use of live links: supplementary provision

Alterations of names of petty sessions areas in inner London area.

Functions of magistrates’ court where a person in custody is brought before it with a view to his appearance before the Crown Court.

Power to grant bail where police bail has been granted.

Orders for periodical payment: proceedings by designated officer.

Meaning of domestic proceedings.

Meaning of domestic proceedings.

Postponement of issue of warrant.

Meaning of family procedure rules

Revocation, variation, etc. of orders for periodical payment.

Non-appearance of complainant.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Application of money found on defaulter to satisfy sum adjudged.

Restriction on power to impose imprisonment for default.

Variation of instalments of sum adjudged to be paid by conviction.

Supervision pending payment.

Restriction on power to impose imprisonment for default.

Power to award costs and enforcement of costs.

Meaning of domestic proceedings.

Newspaper reports of domestic proceedings.

Evidence on oath.

Statement of wages to be evidence.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Application of money found on defaulter to satisfy sum adjudged.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Varying or dispensing with requirement as to sureties.

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Effect of committal on arrears.

Defect in process.

Interest on arrears.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Proof of non-payment of sum adjudged.

Statement of wages to be evidence.

Proof of previous convictions.

Proof of previous convictions.

Remand of accused already in custody.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Occasional court-house.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Process valid notwithstanding death, etc., of justice.

Civilian enforcement officers.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Transfer of remand hearings.

... rules of procedure.

Remand of accused already in custody.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Clerks to justices.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Interpretation of other terms.

Interpretation of other terms.

“Magistrates’ court”.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Short title, extent and commencement.

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Non-appearance of defendant.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Restriction on grant of bail in treason.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Maintenance orders: penalty for breach.

Aiders and abettors.

Incitement.

Jurisdiction to deal with complaints.

Non-appearance of defendant.

Revocation, variation, etc. of orders for periodical payment.

Orders for periodical payment: means of payment.

Enforcement of fines imposed on young offenders.

Enforcement of fines imposed on young offenders.

Power of magistrates’ court to fix day for appearance of offender at means inquiry etc.

Orders other than for payment of money.

Transfer of fine order.

Family proceedings courts.

Effect of committal on arrears.

Statement of wages to be evidence.

Proof of previous convictions.

Defect in distress warrant and irregularity in its execution.

False written statements tendered in evidence.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Enforcement of payment of fines by High Court and county court.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Restriction on power to impose imprisonment for default.

Recognizances and fees on case stated.

Defect in process.

Limitation of time.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

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Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Further remand.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Statement of case by magistrates’ court.

Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

Execution of certain warrants outside England and Wales.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Process valid notwithstanding death, etc., of justice.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Further remand.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Rules: supplementary provisions.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Saving for juvenile courts.

Limitation of time.

Summons or warrant as to committal proceedings.

Summons or warrant as to committal proceedings.

Further remand.

Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Rules: supplementary provisions.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Appearance by counsel or solicitor.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Powers of persons authorised under section 125A or 125B

Remission of fees

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Magistrates’ court may sit on Sundays and public holidays.

Short title, extent and commencement.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Application of Act to distress for rates.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

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Release from custody and reduction of detention on payment.

Enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid.

Right of appeal to the Crown Court.

Appeals on ground of error of law etc in child support proceedings

Effect of decisions made on case stated or on appeal

Warrant endorsed for bail.

Power of magistrates’ court to fix day for appearance of offender at means inquiry etc.

Varying or dispensing with requirement as to sureties.

Postponement of taking recognizance.

Limitation of time.

Powers of persons authorised under section 125A or 125B

Right of appeal to the Crown Court.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Proof of previous convictions.

Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.

Rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth courts.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Appeals on ground of error of law etc in family proceedings

Short title, extent and commencement.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Forfeiture of recognizance.

Power to make disclosure order

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

... rules of procedure.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Power of magistrates’ court to re-open cases to rectify mistakes etc.

Clerks to justices.

Occasional court-house.

Isles of Scilly.

Occasional court-house.

Interpretation of other terms.

Short title, extent and commencement.

“Magistrates’ court”.

Isles of Scilly.

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Remission of arrears and manner in which arrears to be paid.

Constitution and place of sitting of court.

Power to make disclosure order

Execution of certain warrants outside England and Wales.

Civil debt: complaint for non-payment.

Proof of previous convictions.

Remands in custody for more than eight days.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

... Rules of procedure.

Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.

Discharge of recognizance to keep the peace or be of good behaviour on complaint of surety.

Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.

Execution by approved enforcement agency.

Warrants.

Further remand.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Remand in custody or on bail.

Transfer of remand hearings.

Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.

Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

Rules: supplementary provisions.

Interpretation of other terms.

Proceedings invalid where accused did not know of them.

Non-appearance of both parties.

Trial by single justice on the papers

Intention as to plea: adjournment.

Intention as to plea: adjournment.

Functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice

Low-value shoplifting to be a summary offence

Summary trial of information against child or young person for indictable offence.

Child or young person to indicate intention as to plea in certain cases

Power to issue summons to accused in certain circumstances.

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Functions of magistrates’ court where a person in custody is brought before it with a view to his appearance before the Crown Court.

Return of property taken from accused.

Non-appearance of complainant.

Alterations of names of petty sessions areas in inner London area.

Provisions as to payments required to be made to a child, etc.

Periodical payments payable by one person under more than one order.

Power to award costs and enforcement of costs.

Non-appearance of defendant.

Money recoverable summarily as civil debt.

Defect in distress warrant and irregularity in its execution.

Enforcement of payment of fines by High Court and county court.

Transfer of fines to Scotland or Northern Ireland.