This is a
translation of the
Loi (1850)
concernant le traitement de causes criminelles
(Chapter 08.060)
as in force on 1 January
2019
This is not an
authoritative translation of the Law. Whilst it is believed to be correct, no
warranty is given that it is free of errors or omissions or that it is an
accurate translation of the French text. Accordingly, no liability is accepted
for any loss arising from its use.
Law (1850) concerning the hearing of criminal cases
ACT OF THE STATES confirmed by Order of her Majesty in
Council of 12th December 1850
CONSIDERING that
criminal cases may only be heard during Terms of the Royal Court when accused
persons are not in prison, – which impedes the disposal of civil causes,
and leads to delays which are often detrimental to the administration of
Justice; the States, in order to remedy this, have ordered, subject to the
sanction of Her Most Excellent Majesty in Council, that all cases brought by or
in the name of the Attorney General may be heard in Term or in Vacation.