In force1985 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1985 Revised EditionSee versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)
136. Issue of summons or warrant
Feedback & support(1)
If in the opinion of a Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence there is sufficient ground for proceeding and the case appears to be one in which according to the fourth column of Schedule A a summons should issue in the first instance, he shall issue a summons for the attendance of the accused.
Magistrate
Defined · s 2
“Magistrate” means a Magistrate appointed by the Chief Justice under the Subordinate Courts Act;
(2)
If the case appears to be one in which according to that column a warrant should issue in the first instance, he may issue a warrant or, if he thinks fit, a summons for causing the accused to be brought or to appear at a certain time before a Magistrate’s Court.
(3)
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect section 54. [135