How much notice for Magistrates Court?

[PrestonLad]

I am expecting a Postal Requisition with offence details and date of first appearance in court (Magistrates)

Any idea how far in the future my appearance date is likely to be?

[islandgirl]

Everything is delayed. Very hard to say - some offences we are dealing with date back many months. My advice would be to consult a solicitor now and find out your options. You will be asked to plead on the day so need to know what you are doing.

[PrestonLad]

Thanks - but my precise query is more about how far in advance the Postal Requisitions are being sent out.

If lands on the mat on Tuesday, should I expect a court date 2 weeks hence, 2 months, 6?

I know this is a how long is a piece of string question, just trying to get a feel...

[islandgirl]

Ah OK apologies. To be honest I don't know. I am sure you will get reasonable notice but the service is so stretched at the moment you may well not hear for a while.

[PrestonLad]

No problem, thank you for taking the time to reply on a sunny Bank Holiday weekend