Central Criminal Court: No. 8 Notice of Application to Vary/Discharge Order made at Preliminary Trial Hearing (PTH)

What this form is for

• • Use when seeking to modify conditions of a PTH order
• • Use when requesting complete removal of a PTH order
• • Use for orders specifically made at Preliminary Trial Hearings
• • Not for orders made at other stages of criminal proceedings
• • Not for civil matters or minor criminal cases heard elsewhere

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications should generally be submitted at least 7-10 days before the next scheduled court hearing to allow processing time, though urgent applications may be accepted with shorter notice.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all required sections
• • Original PTH order reference number is included
• • All supporting documents are attached
• • Correct court fee is paid if applicable
• • Copy of application is kept for your records
• • All parties to the case have been notified
• • Form is signed by the applicant or their legal representative

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form No. 8 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the original order
3. 3Prepare supporting documents and arguments for variation or discharge
4. 4Submit the completed form to the Central Criminal Court office
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Serve copies on all other parties to the case
7. 7Attend any scheduled hearings related to your application

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to appeal a final conviction
• • The court may refuse to vary certain types of orders
• • Applications must be based on valid legal grounds
• • The court has discretion to grant or refuse the application
• • Time limits may apply for certain types of orders