Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 523
523. W h e n t h e r e i s a r e a s o n a b l e s u s p i c i o n o f a n y f a l s i t y o f
evidence, the court may order the arrest of the person suspecte d to
be guilty thereof; if this takes place before the Criminal Cour t or
Court of Criminal Appeal, the court shall order such person to be
brought before the Court of Magis trates for the necessary inqui ry;
and if it takes place before the Court of Magistrates, such cou rt
shall proceed thereon ex officio.
Misbehaviour of
person charged
or accused.
Added by:
XV .1937.8.
Amended by:
XXVII.1975.34.
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