Appendix A
Notice of Application to Extend a Custody Time Limit
To the Court
To the Defendant
TAKE NOTICE THAT it is the intention of the Crown Prosecution Service to make application to extend a custody time limit at a date and time to be appointed by the Court.
The particulars of the case are:
Defendant:
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Offence(s) to which the custody time limit relates
Expiry date(s) of the custody time limit(s)
Has/have the custody time limit(s) been extended previously? YES/NO
Reasons why the prosecution say that the custody time limit(s) need(s) to be extended (please give the particular statutory authority under section 22 Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 on which you rely and set out concisely why the prosecution is seeking an extension of the CTL. Indicate to what date an extension is sought and provide reasons):
Provide a list of dates relevant to the progress of the case that demonstrates that the prosecution has acted with the necessary due diligence and expedition. Where there is unexplained delay or a failure to comply with a Court Order in a timely manner, please provide an explanation:
Where an extension is sought which will take the hearing or trial date beyond the custody time limit, provide reasons why the prosecution say there is good and sufficient cause and indicate what attempts have been made with the Court's listing office to determine whether it is possible to find an alternative venue or earlier listing for trial:
Signed on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service
Name (Print clearly)
Contact Details for service of Crown Court notification of the hearing
(Include name, address, telephone, e mail)
[Note: type the substance of the application in bold type to differentiate it from the form itself]
