Prisoner Rights

What is the purpose of arrest ?

• To ensure the safety of the victim

• to secure the attendance of the accused in court

• to punish the accused

• to arrange bail for the accused

S__ of the Criminal Procedure Act states het methods of securing attendance of a

• Section 38

• Section 39

• Section 40

• Section 41

Which one is not a method of securing the attendance of an accused ?

• Summons

• Charge Sheet

• Written Notice

• Indictment

Only a ____ has authority to issue a summons

when there is no danger of flight or interference with witnesses which would be better to use

• arrest

• summons

What includes an endorsement in terms of s57 wherein an accused can admit guilt and pay a fine without appearing in court ?

• Summons

• Written Notice

• Arrest

• Indictment

Which is used in a High Court ?

• Indictment

• Written Notice to Appear

• Summons

True or false. An accused can be arrested without a warrant of arrest

• True

• False

True or False. If a warrant is used, a copy must be provided upon request

• True

• False

True or False. Although arrested persons have the right to remain silent, they are required to provide their names and addresses

• True

• False