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Paragraph 4 Remand in custody or on bailI1

England and Wales Not yet in force

(1)

The court must not remand a person for a period exceeding eight clear days except that—

(a)

if the court remands the person on bail, it may remand the person for a longer period if the person and the other party consent, and

(b)

if the court adjourns a case under section 19(9) (remand for medical examination and report) the court may remand the person for the period of adjournment.

(2)

Where the court has the power to remand a person in custody it may, if the remand is for a period not exceeding three clear days, commit the person to the custody of a constable.

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I1

Sch. para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 35(5)