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County Courts Act 1984

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Version Superseded: 27/04/1997

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County Courts Act 1984, Section 119 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. 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

119 Issue and execution of orders of committal.E+W

(1)Whenever any order or warrant for the committal of any person to prison is made or issued by a county court (whether in pursuance of this or any other Act or of county court rules), the order or warrant shall be directed to the registrar of the court, who shall thereby by empowered to take the body of the person against whom the order is made or warrant issued.

(2)It shall be the duty of every constable within his jurisdiction to assist in the execution of every such order or warrant.

(3)The govenor of the prison mentioned in any such order or warrant shall be bound to receive and keep the person mentioned in it until he is lawfully discharged.

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