Article 5 Substitution of rule 95

For rule 95 (warrant to be signed) substitute—

“Form of warrants issued by magistrates’ courts

95.

(1)

A warrant of arrest must identify—

(a)

each person to whom it is directed;

(b)

the person against whom it was issued;

(c)

the reason for its issue;

(d)

the ground in relation to which it was issued;

(e)

the court that issued it; and

(f)

the court office for the court that issued it.

(2)

Except where any enactment provides otherwise, a warrant issued by a magistrates’ court need not bear the name of the justice or other person issuing it, provided that the designated officer has recorded the name of that justice or other person.”.