Section 245: Mode of dealing with witness arrested under warrant

(1) A witness arrested under a warrant shall, if practicable and where the hearing of the case for which his evidence is required is fixed for a time which is more than twenty-four hours after the arrest, be taken before a Magistrate, and the Magistrate:
(a) may, on the witness furnishing security by recognizance to the satisfaction of the Magistrate for his appearance at the hearing, order him to be released from custody; or
(b) shall, on the witness failing to furnish the security, order him to be detained for production at the hearing.
(2) The provisions of this Act relating to bail, summons and warrants in respect of the defendant shall apply to witnesses.
(3) A witness arrested or detained under this section shall not be kept in the same room or place as the defendant, if the defendant is in custody and the defendant shall not be allowed to make any contact with the witness.