ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015

Section 98: Chief Judge may transfer a case

2015Section 98 of 495Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) The Chief Judge of a High Court may, where it appears to him that the transfer of a case will promote the ends of justice or will be in the interests of the public peace, transfer any case from one court to another:
(2) The power of the Chief Judge referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall not be exercised where the prosecution has called witnesses.
(3) Where the Chief Judge is to exercise this power subsequent to a petition, the Chief Judge shall cause the petition to be investigated by an independent body of not more than three reputable legal practitioners within one week of receipt of such petition.
(4) The investigating body shall submit its report within two weeks of appointment except otherwise specified.

Cite this section

Section 98, ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT, 2015 (2015).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/administration-of-criminal-justice-act-2015/section/98/