The defendant has given notice to defend.
| Step | Period | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Plea due | +20 court days | Magistrates' Courts Rule 17(1) |
| Then | By |
|---|---|
| Plea due+20 court days · Magistrates' Courts Rule 17(1) | Mon 16 Nov 2026 |
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20 court days from the day it happened, counted in court days, which exclude Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (Uniform Rule 1). The rule is Magistrates' Courts Rule 17(1). If the last day is not a court day, check whether the rule carries it to the next one.
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