Custody Time Limit - Notice of Application to Extend
Plain-English digest of CPS prosecution guidance.
AI-generated summary — not verbatim. This is a plain-English digest, not the official CPS text. It may omit detail or fall out of date. Do not rely on it for a charging decision — read the full guidance on cps.gov.uk and check the current legislation.
This guidance provides a template for creating a Custody Time Limit application, which can be downloaded and printed as necessary. It is aimed at ensuring proper management of custody time limits within prosecutorial processes. The document serves as a resource for legal professionals to facilitate the extension of custody time limits.
Key points
- A simple template is provided for applications.
- The template can be saved and sent electronically.
- Proper use of the template aids in case management.
- Ensures compliance with custody time limit regulations.
This is a factual digest of guidance published by the Crown Prosecution Service. Digested 2026-07-15. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the CPS.