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RP83501 - Application to extend the time limit to commence prosecution

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CR Class 3 Custody No PNC No

Classification details

Offence code
RP83501
Offence title
Application to extend the time limit to commence prosecution
Legislation
Pursuant to section 176(2B) of the Representation of the People Act 1983.
CJS category code
CR
Offence class
3
Custodial indicator
No
Recordable on PNC
No
Offence start date
02-Jan-83
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 14520.