Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XVII
142. When charge to be framed
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
If after taking the evidence for the prosecution the Magistrate is of opinion that on the evidence as it stands there are suficient grounds for committing the accused for trial, he shall frame a charge under his hand declaring with what offence or offences the accused is charged.
Magistrate
"Magistrate" means a Magistrate appointed by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan under the Subordinate Courts Act or under any written law;
As soon as the charge has been framed, it shall be read and explained to the accused and the Magistrate shall say to him these words or words to the same effect -
"Having heard the evidence against you, do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge? You are at liberty to make your defence now or you may reserve your defence until your trial before the High Court. You are not bound to say anything unless you wish to do so, but if you elect to make your defence now, any statement you may make or evidence you may give will be taken down in writing and may be put in at your trial".
High Court
"High Court" means the High Court of the Supreme Court for Brunei Darussalam;
A copy of the charge shall, if he so require, be given to the accused free of charge.
Terms defined in s 2
High Court
Defined · s 2"High Court" means the High Court of the Supreme Court for Brunei Darussalam;
Magistrate
Defined · s 2"Magistrate" means a Magistrate appointed by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan under the Subordinate Courts Act or under any written law;
offence
Defined · s 2"offence" means any act or omission made punishable by any other written law for the time being in force…
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