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Summons question

  • 02-03-2010 6:25pm
    #1
    Dannyboi3k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I was wondering what is the average time for a summons to arrive.
    I was stopped in waterford and charged with a driving offence in september last. And still have no word, now I know it will come soon and I'm dreading the thoughts but is this normal for it to be this long?

    Hope it doesnt come at all :pac:


Comments

  • #2
    Jo King
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,139 ✭✭✭Jo King


    It can take up to 10 months for a summons to arrive. the guard has six months to apply for it.The court clerk might take a few weeks before issuing it. Then it has to be served. I have seen people stopped in September have their first day in court the following May.


  • #3
    Dannyboi3k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Dannyboi3k


    what happens if the guard doesnt apply within the six months? although im sure he has


  • #4
    Jo King
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,139 ✭✭✭Jo King


    It is a matter to raise in defence when it gets to court. The judge will strike it out.


  • #5
    kieran3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭kieran3


    happened to me last year. i was stopped and asked to show my insurance at the garda station within 12 days. it was coming up to christmas and i forgot. last july i got a summons and my solicitor went into court and got it struck out as the summons was issued over 6 months after the incident.


  • #6
    Dannyboi3k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Dannyboi3k


    heres to hopin, eh?! :D


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