ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

Section 136: Irregularity in summons, warrant, service, or arrest

2015Section 136 of 495Federal Republic of Nigeria

Where a defendant is before a court, whether voluntarily, or on summons, or after being arrested with or without warrant, or while in custody for the same or any other offence, the trial may be held notwithstanding:(a) any irregularity, defect, or error in the summons or warrant, or the issuing, service, or execution of the summons or warrant;
(b) the want of any complaint on oath; or
(c) any defect in the complaint, or any irregularity in the arrest or custody of the defendant.

Cite this section

Section 136, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015 (2015).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/administration-of-criminal-justice-act-2015/section/136/