Section 55: Security for good behaviour for suspected persons

Where a Magistrate is informed on oath that:(a) a suspect is taking precautions to conceal his presence within the local limits of the Magistrate's jurisdiction; and
(b) there is reason to believe that the suspect is taking the precautions with a view to committing an offence,
the Magistrate may, in the manner provided in this Part, require the suspect to show cause why he should not be ordered to enter into a recognizance, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding 1 year, as the Magistrate deems fit.