Transfer of summary offence between Supreme Court and County Court
241A Transfer of summary offence between Supreme Court and County Court
Pt 5.8 Div. 1 (Heading) amended by No. 38/2022 s. 78.
S. 241A inserted by No. 38/2022 s. 79.
If an order is made under section 167(1) in relation to an indictable offence, the Supreme Court may order that a proceeding in respect of a charge against the accused for a summary offence be transferred from the Supreme Court to the County Court.
If an order is made under section 167(2) in relation to an indictable offence, the Supreme Court may order that a proceeding in respect of a charge against the accused for a summary offence be transferred from the County Court to the Supreme Court.
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