(1) Where —
(a) an
accused has appeared in court for an offence pursuant to a summons or court
hearing notice issued under the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 ; and
(b) a
judicial officer adjourns the proceedings,
the accused is not to
be detained in custody to further appear before the court for that offence
unless the judicial officer so orders.
(2) If an order is
made under subsection (1), the duty described in section 7(1) applies.
(3) On any appearance
in court by the accused a judicial officer to whom section 7(1) applies may
revoke an order made under subsection (1).
[Section 4A inserted: No. 6 of 2008 s. 6(1).]
[Heading amended: No. 84 of 2004 s. 82.]