Debtors Act 1934 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Arrest Before Judgment
14. Procedure on application by surety to be discharged
Feedback & supportA surety for the appearance of a defendant may at any time apply to the court or a judge to be discharged from his obligation and on such application the court or judge shall summon the defendant to appear, or may issue an order for his arrest.
court
“court” means the General Division of the High Court or a judge when sitting in open court in all cases where proceedings are taken in the General Division of the High Court and means the District Court or a District Judge when sitting in open court, in all cases where proceedings are taken in a District Court;
On the appearance of a defendant pursuant to any such summons or order, the court or judge shall discharge the surety from his obligation and call upon the defendant to furnish fresh security.
judge
“judge” means a judge sitting in chambers in all cases where proceedings are taken in the General Division of the High Court and means a District Judge sitting in chambers in all cases where proceedings are taken in a District Court;