Offences committed during court sessions shall be tried in accordance with the
following provisions:
(a) Where the offence committed is a simple offence, the Presiding Magistrate shall
immediately prefer a charge based on the facts, hear the offender, the witnesses, the
Legal Department, and deliver judgment;
(b) Where the offence committed is a misdemeanour, the court shall proceed as provided for
in paragraph (a) above;
(c) Where the offence committed in court is a felony, the Presiding Magistrate or judge shall
order the offender's arrest, record his statement and direct that he be taken to the State
Counsel who shall proceed as provided by law.
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In force from 27 July 2005
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