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Criminal Procedure Code 2010 s 420

Criminal Procedure Code 2010 s 420

s 420 Removal of prisoner from one custody to another

420.—(1) Every application to remove a prisoner from one custody to another for the purpose of trial or for any other purpose must be made to the General Division of the High Court and must be supported by an affidavit stating —(a) where the prisoner is detained in custody; (b) to what other custody it is proposed to remove the prisoner; and (c) the reason for the change of custody.[40/2019] (2) If an order is made for the removal of a prisoner from one custody to another for the purpose of trial or for any other purpose, the order must be drawn up with a direction that a warrant must be issued accordingly. (3) The warrant must be prepared and signed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court and countersigned by the Judge who made the order and sealed with the seal of the Supreme Court.[40/2019]

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