Section 288: Procedure when defendant of unsound mind is reported to be able to make his defence

Where a defendant is, under the provisions of section 279 of this Act, confined in a prison, asylum or other facility and is certified by the medical officer to whom the case is referred for his report to be capable of making his defence, the defendant shall be taken before the court at such time as the court appoints, and the court shall proceed with the trial or proceeding, as the case may be, and the certificate shall be receivable as evidence.