Supreme Court Act 1986
98Discharge of defendant
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98 Discharge of defendant
(1) A receipt must be given by the Senior Master on the payment into court of the amount mentioned in the order to arrest.
S. 98(2) amended by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 103.4).
(2) On receipt of the bond or other security a certificate to that effect must be given, signed or attested by the plaintiff's legal practitioner or, if the plaintiff is suing in person, by the plaintiff.
(3) The defendant is entitled to be discharged out of custody if—
(a) the receipt or certificate referred to in this section is delivered to the sheriff, deputy sheriff or other officer having the execution of the order; and
(b) the sheriff's fees and allowances are paid.
No. 6387 s. 140.