Singapore legislation

Section 331

of Criminal Procedure Code

Section 331

Removal of prisoner from one custody to another

(1)

Every application to remove a prisoner from one custody to another for the purpose of trial or for any other purpose shall be made to the Court or a Judge and shall be supported by an affidavit stating —

(a)

where the prisoner is detained in custody;

(b)

to what other custody it is proposed to remove him; and

(c)

the reason for the change of custody.

(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 shall be drawn up with a direction that a warrant shall be issued accordingly.

(3)

The warrant shall be prepared and signed by the Registrar and countersigned by the Judge who made the order and sealed with the seal of the Court. [330[Form 58.]

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