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137 Accused (natural person) absent at close of prosecution case

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Explained inBill clause 137

If—

S. 137 amended by No. 5/2025 s. 6.

(a)a committal hearing is continued in the absence of an accused who is a natural person; and

(b)the accused is not present when the evidence for the prosecution is concluded—

the Magistrates' Court must—

(c)postpone the committal hearing until the accused is present; or

(d)if any other accused is present, postpone the committal hearing in respect of the charge against the absent accused.