(1) If an accused has been committed for trial, the accused may apply to the Magistrates' Court for an order that the evidence of a person be taken at a time and place fixed by the court.
(2) An applicant for an order under subsection (1) must give notice of the application, in the form prescribed by the rules of court, to the DPP and the co-accused, if any, at least 14 days before the hearing of the application or any shorter period that is agreed to by the DPP.