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Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008)

Chapter 3 : Written Notice, Summons and Arrest

17. Methods of securing attendance of child at preliminary inquiry

 

(1) The methods of securing the attendance of a child at a preliminary inquiry are—
(a) a written notice, as provided for in section 18;
(b) a summons, as provided for in section 19; or
(c) arrest, as provided for in section 20.

 

(2) Where circumstances permit, a police official should obtain guidance from the Director of Public Prosecutions or a prosecutor on whether or not the child is required to attend a preliminary inquiry and, if so, the manner in which the child's attendance should be secured.