Section 6Part 2 — Powers of Courts
Sentences which courts may impose
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6. (1) The Grand Court may pass any sentence authorised by law to be inflicted in respect of the offence for which it is imposed.
Subject to the express provisions of any other law a Summary Court may, in a case in which such sentence is authorised by law to be inflicted in respect of the offence for which it is imposed, pass sentences of —
imprisonment for four years; and
a fine of two thousand dollars.
Any court may pass any lawful sentence combining any of the sentences which it is authorised by law to pass.
In determining the extent of a court’s jurisdiction under this Code to pass a sentence of imprisonment, the court shall be deemed to have jurisdiction to pass the full sentence of imprisonment permitted under this section in addition to any imprisonment which may be awarded in default of payment of a fine, costs or compensation.
Referenced By
- Section 15 — Arrival report for inward ships and aircraft
Sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2021 Revision) regarding penalties on summary conviction
- Section 39 — Minimum sentences for certain offences
sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2021 Revision)