Section 233(1)

Proceedings for an offence are started— when a justice of the peace issues a summons or warrant under Article 20 of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/ 1675 (N.I. 26)) in respect of the offence; when a person is charged with the offence after being taken into custody without a warrant; when an indictment is preferred under section 2(2)(c), (e) or (f) of the Grand Jury (Abolition) Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 15 (N.I.)).

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04