§ 170 — Court to try accused or transfer case

170. In a case where the criminal case disclosure procedures do not apply by virtue of section 159, and on the date the accused is asked by the court how the accused wishes to plead and the accused refuses to plead or does not plead or claims trial, the court may —(a)

proceed to try the accused immediately or on such date as the court directs; or

(b)

transfer the case to another court of equal jurisdiction for the case to be tried in accordance with Part 12 at a later date.