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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Laying an Information
Laying an information is the process of formally informing a magistrate about an alleged offence and identifying the suspected offender. This can be done either verbally or in writing and is typically carried out by the police, although any member of the public may do so.
This procedure allows the magistrate to take steps to bring the suspect before the court, such as issuing a summons or an arrest warrant. If an arrest warrant is required, the information must be given in writing and under oath. While minor defects in the information may not invalidate proceedings, serious flaws affecting the substance of the charge can result in dismissal.
Laying an information is the process of formally informing a magistrate about an alleged offence and identifying the suspected offender. This can be done either verbally or in writing and is typically carried out by the police, although any member of the public may do so.
This procedure allows the magistrate to take steps to bring the suspect before the court, such as issuing a summons or an arrest warrant. If an arrest warrant is required, the information must be given in writing and under oath. While minor defects in the information may not invalidate proceedings, serious flaws affecting the substance of the charge can result in dismissal.
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