What persons may be charged jointly.

What this section does

This section specifies the categories of persons who may be charged and tried jointly, including persons accused of the same offence in the same transaction, persons accused of abetment or attempt, persons accused of different offences in the same transaction, and persons accused of offences relating to stolen property or counterfeit coin. A proviso allows a Magistrate or Court of Session to try persons not falling within these categories together if they apply in writing and the court is satisfied no prejudice will result.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Magistrate · Court of Session · Accused

Time limit

For category (c): offences must be committed within twelve months

Derived from CrPC s.223.