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2009-06-27

53. Mention hearing

53. Mention hearing

At a mention hearing, the Magistrates' Court may-

(a) if the offence is an indictable offence that may be heard and determined summarily, grant a summary hearing;

(b) proceed immediately to hear and determine the charge;

(c) fix a date for a contest mention hearing;

(d) fix a date for a summary hearing of the charge;

(e) make any other order or give any direction that the court considers appropriate.

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