85 Proceedings
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (2002 c 29) | Legislation

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(1)     Proceedings for an offence are started—

(a)     when a justice of the peace issues a summons or warrant under section 1 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c 43) in respect of the offence;

[(aa)     when a [relevant prosecutor] issues a written charge and requisition [or single justice procedure notice] in respect of the offence;]

(b)     when a person is charged with the offence after being taken into custody without a warrant;

(c)     when a bill of indictment is preferred under section 2 of the Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933 (c 36) in a case falling within subsection (2)(b) of that section (preferment by Court of Appeal or High Court judge) [or subsection (2)(ba) of that section (preferment by Crown Court judge following approval of deferred prosecution agreement)].

(2)     If more than one time is found under subsection (1) in relation to proceedings they are started at the earliest

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