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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: MAGISTRATES’ COURTS ACT 1980 (c. 43)

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Senior Courts Act 1981, Cross Heading: MAGISTRATES’ COURTS ACT 1980 (c. 43) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 12 December 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS ACT 1980 (c. 43)E+W

1E+WAfter section 43 insert—

43A Functions of magistrates’ court where a person in custody is brought before it with a view to his appearance before the Crown Court.

(1)Where a person in custody in pursuance of a warrant issued by the Crown Court with a view to his appearance before the Crown Court is brought before a magistrates’ court in pursuance of section 81(5) of the Supreme Court Act 1981—

(a)the magistrates’ court shall commit him in custody or release him on bail until he can be brought or appear before the Crown Court at the time and place appointed by the Crown Court;

(b)if the warrant is endorsed for bail, but the person in custody is unable to satisfy the conditions endorsed, the magistrates’ court may vary those conditions, if satisfied that it is proper to do so.

(2)A magistrates’ court shall have jurisdiction under subsection (1) whether or not the offence was committed, or the arrest was made, within the court’s area..

2E+WIn section 87(2) for “penalty” substitute “ sum ”.

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