LawgistThe Code of Criminal Procedure
109Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
When 1 [an Executive Magistrate] receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
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1. Subs. by Act 63 of 1980, s. 2, for "a Judicial Magistrate of the first class" (w.e.f. 23-9-1980).
SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
- 106 Security for keeping the peace on conviction
- 107 Security for keeping the peace in other cases
- 108 Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters
- 109 Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- 110 Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- 111 Order to be made
- 112 Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- 113 Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- 114 Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- 115 Power to dispense with personal attendance
- 116 Inquiry as to truth of information
- 117 Order to give security
- 118 Discharge of person informed against
- 119 Commencement of period for which security is required
- 120 Contents of bond
- 121 Power to reject sureties
- 122 Imprisonment in default of security
- 123 Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- 124 Security for unexpired period of bond
