In force1985 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1985 Revised EditionSee versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)
56. Detention of offenders attending in court
Feedback & supportAny person attending a criminal court, although not under arrest or upon a summons, may be detained by the court for the purpose of examination for any offence of which the court can take cognizance and which from the evidence he appears to have committed and may be proceeded against as though he had been arrested or summoned.[55
offence
Defined · s 2
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;