ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

Section 379: Content of information, proof of evidence, etc.

2015Section 379 of 495Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) An information shall be filed in the registry of the High Court before which the prosecution seeks to prosecute the offence, and shall include:
(a) the proof of evidence, consisting of:
(i) the list of witnesses;
(ii) the list of exhibits to be tendered;
(iii) summary of statements of the witnesses;
(iv) copies of statement of the defendant;
(v) any other document, report, or material that the prosecution intends to use in support of its case at the trial;
(vi) particulars of bail or any recognizance, bond or cash deposit, if defendant is on bail;
(vii) particulars of place of custody, where the defendant is in custody;
(viii) particulars of any plea bargain arranged with the defendant,
(ix) particulars of any previous interlocutory proceedings, including remand proceedings, in respect of the charge,
(x) any other relevant document as may be directed by the court; and
(b) a copy of the form for information on legal representation as provided under section 376(9) of this Act.
(2) The prosecution may at any time before judgment file and serve notice of additional evidence.
(3) The information and all accompanying processes shall be served on the defendant or his legal representative, if any.

Cite this section

Section 379, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015 (2015).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/administration-of-criminal-justice-act-2015/section/379/