(a)where the prisoner is detained in custody;
Section history
Section 420 — Removal of prisoner from one custody to another
Consolidated view is experimental and may be broken for certain provisions.
Amendments
(1)Every application to remove a prisoner from one custody to another for the purpose of trial or for any other purpose shall2021must2021 be made to the High Court or a Judge2021General Division2021 of the High Court and shall2021must2021 be supported by an affidavit stating —
(b)to what other custody it is proposed to remove him;2021the prisoner;2021 and
(c)the reason for the change of custody.
(2)If an order is made for the removal of a prisoner from one custody to another for the purpose of trial or for any other purpose, the order shall2021must2021 be drawn up with a direction that a warrant shall2021must2021 be issued accordingly.
(3)The warrant shall2021must2021 be prepared and signed by the Registrar of the Supreme Court and countersigned by the Judge who made the order and sealed with the seal of the High2021Supreme2021 Court.