Criminal Procedure Code 2010 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 21 · Special Proceedings
420. Removal of prisoner from one custody to another
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Every application to remove a prisoner from one custody to another for the purpose of trial or for any other purpose must be made to the General Division of the High Court and must be supported by an affidavit stating —
court
“court” means the Court of Appeal, the General Division of the High Court, a Family Court, a Youth Court, a District Court or a Magistrate’s Court (as the case may be) which exercises criminal jurisdiction;
where the prisoner is detained in custody;
to what other custody it is proposed to remove the prisoner; and
the reason for the change of custody.
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 must be drawn up with a direction that a warrant must be issued accordingly.
The warrant must be prepared and signed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court and countersigned by the Judge who made the order and sealed with the seal of the Supreme Court.
signed
“signed” or “signature” has the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Electronic Transactions Act 2010;