(a)postponed for the accused to be detained for observation in a psychiatric institution under section 247; or
Section history
Section 250 — Resumption of proceedings
As in force on 15 November 2022.
(1)When an inquiry or a trial or other proceeding is —
(b)stayed under section 248,
the court may at any time begin the inquiry or trial or other proceeding afresh and require the accused to appear or be brought before the court.
(2)If the accused has been released under section 249, the court may require the accused to appear or be brought before it and may again proceed under section 247.
(1)When any inquiry, trial or other proceeding —
(a)is postponed under section 247(4) for the accused to be remanded for observation in a psychiatric institution; or
(b)is stayed under section 248(2),
the court may at any time begin the inquiry, trial or other proceeding afresh, and require the accused to appear or be brought before the court.
(2)If the court has ordered the release of the accused under section 249(2), the court may require the accused to appear or be brought before the court, and may again proceed under section 247.