Bahamas

Chapter 84 - Penal Code

BOOK I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE viii
LAW AS TO PUNISHMENTS

Alternative Discretionary Powers as to Punishments

124. Power to release offender on probation.

(5) The offender, when apprehended, shall, if not brought forthwith before the court before which he is bound by his recognisance to appear for conviction or sentence, be brought before a court of summary jurisdiction .

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty



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