Singapore legislation

Clause 55

of Criminal Procedure Code Bill

Clause 55

Power to release person imprisoned for failing to give security

(1)

When a court decides that a person imprisoned for failing to give security under this Part may be released without danger to the community or to another person, the court may order that person to be released.

(2)

A court other than the High Court shall not exercise this power except in cases where the imprisonment is under its own order or that of a similar court.