(1) The Court of First Instance shall have jurisdiction to try simple offences and
misdemeanours as defined in section 21 (1) (b) and (c) of the Penal Code.
(2) Where the Court of First Instance tries a simple offences, it shall apply the same
procedural rules as in the case of misdemeanours, with the exception, of those rules
applicable to misdemeanours committed flagrante delicto.
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In force from 27 July 2005
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