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sets out how a criminal proceeding is commenced in the Magistrates' Court. The clause provides for three of the ways in which this can be done. First, by filing a charge-sheet containing a charge with a registrar of the Magistrates' Court. Second, if the accused is arrested without a warrant and is released on bail, by filing a charge-sheet containing a charge with a bail justice. Third, if a summons is issued by police or a public official (under clause 14), at the time the charge-sheet is signed.