Antigua and Barbuda

Chapter 117 - The Criminal Procedure Act

PART III
INDICTMENTS & c.

16. Filing and service of copy of indictment.

(5) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, an indictment may be filed at any time before the first day of the sitting of the Court, but, in such event, the accused person shall be entitled to apply to the Court for a postponement of the trial to another sitting of the Court on the ground that he has not had sufficient time to prepare his defence.

Keywords

Rights during trial - adequate preparation of defence



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