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Section 321 — Who may issue warrant

As in force on 31 December 2021.

Timeline 3 versions
  1. 2 January 2011 Enacted
  2. 31 December 2021 Revised edition
  3. 17 August 2026 Latest
Revised edition in force 31 December 2021

The text below is this provision as reproduced in the Revised Edition that came into force on this date. A revised edition consolidates the law without changing its substance, so editorial amendments — such as renumbering, updated citations and formatting — may have been made but are not shown as a redline.

321.Who may issue warrant

A warrant for the execution of any sentence, including an order of attachment of property, may be issued either by the Judge, District Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence or by his or her successor or other Judge, District Judge or Magistrate acting in his or her place.