Term used: charge (in relation to an offence)

Current

For the purposes of this Act, a person is taken to have been charged with an offence if a prosecution of the person for the offence has been commenced, whether or not —

(a)

a summons requiring the attendance of the person in relation to the prosecution has been issued; or

(aa)

a court hearing notice has been issued to the person in respect of the prosecution; or

(b)

a warrant for the arrest of the person has been issued.

[Section 158 amended: No. 84 of 2004 s. 80.]

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158 Term used: charge (in relation to an offence)