Criminal Procedure Code · English · 2015

Article 65

Form of Refusal and Notice

(1)

Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the police report (Article 60), the Attorney General or prosecutor shall clearly record, in writing, the reasons for his refusal to commence proceedings under Article 63.

(2)

A copy of this refusal shall be sent to:

(a)

the Attorney General, except where he has made the decision not to commence proceedings;

(b)

the investigating police officer;

(c)

the injured party and his representative; or

(d)

the person who is the subject of the complaint.

(3)

Upon issuance of the Attorney General’s or prosecutor’s decision not to institute proceedings, if the person who is the subject of the complaint is still being held in custody, a copy of the decision shall be sent forthwith to the detaining authority and he shall be released forthwith and any bond deposited or any guarantee undertaken immediately released.