Criminal Procedure Code · s 253

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s 253Provisions as to sentences of fine

(1)

Whenever an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine, the

Court passing the sentence may, in its discretion, make both or either of the following orders -

(a)

direct by the sentence that in default of payment of the fine, the offender shall suffer imprisonment for a certain term, which imprisonment shall be in excess of any other imprisonment to which he may have been sentenced, or to which he may be liable under a commutation of a sentence;

(b)

issue a warrant for the levy of the amount by distress and sale of any property belonging to the offender.

(2)

A warrant for the levy of a fine may be executed at any place in Brunei Darussalam.