Section 43 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 43 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Order to give security. It provides as follows: If upon such inquiry it is proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case…

Section 42 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 42 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Inquiry as to truth of information. It provides as follows: (1) When an Order under section 37 has been read or explained under section 38 to a person in Court,…

Section 41 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 41 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Power to dispense with personal attendance. It provides as follows: The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense with the personal attendance of any person called upon to show…

Section 40 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 40 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Copy of order under section 37 to accompany summons or warrant. It provides as follows: Every summons or warrant issued under section 39 shall be accompanied by a copy of…

Section 39 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 39 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Summons or warrant in case of person not present. It provides as follows: (1) If the person against whom an order under section 37 of this Law is made is…

Section 38 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 38 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Procedure in respect of person present in Court. It provides as follows: If the person in respect of whom an Order under section 37 of this Law is made is…

Section 37 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 37 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Order to be made. It provides as follows: When a Magistrate acting under sections 34, 35 or 36 of this Law considers it necessary to require any person to show…

Section 36 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 36 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Security for good behaviour for habitual offenders. It provides as follows: Whenever a Magistrate is informed on oath that a person within the District habitually commits or conspires or attempts…

Section 35 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 35 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Security for good behaviour for suspected person. It provides as follows: Whenever a Magistrate is informed on oath that a person is taking precautions to conceal his presence within the…

Section 34 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos Section 34 Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State, as amended in 2021, is about Power of Magistrate to require execution of recognisance for keeping peace. It provides as follows: (1) Whenever a Magistrate is informed on oath that any person is likely to commit…