233 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 Article 20 of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (SI 1981/ 1675 (NI 26)) in respect of the offence;

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

(c)     when an indictment is preferred under section 2(2)(c), (e) or (f) of the Grand Jury (Abolition) Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c 15 (NI)).

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

(3)     If the defendant is acquitted on all counts in proceedings for an offence, the proceedings are concluded when he is acquitted.

(4)     If the defendant is convicted in proceedings

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