(a)proceed to try the accused immediately or on such date as the court directs; or
Section history
Section 170 — Court to try accused or transfer case
As in force on 1 May 2023.
Timeline 3 versions
- 2 January 2011 Enacted
- 31 December 2021 Revised edition
- 1 May 2023 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
In a case where the criminal case disclosure procedures do not apply by virtue of section 159, and on the date the accused is asked by the court how the accused wishes to plead and the accused refuses to plead or does not plead or claims trial, the court may —
(b)transfer the case to another court of equal jurisdiction for the case to be tried in accordance with Part 12 at a later date.