Hong Kong Regulations

MAGISTRATES (ADMINISTRATIVE) RULES - RULE 1

Interpretation

SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS

1. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-

"authorized clerk" (獲授權書記) means in respect of each magistracy any
person authorized in writing, by a magistrate normally sitting at that
magistracy, to perform the duties hereinafter referred to;

"magistracy" (裁判法院) means any premises, other than those separately
used as a juvenile court in accordance with the provisions of section 3D(2) of
the Juvenile Offenders Ordinance ( Cap 226), which contain rooms in which a
magistrate habitually sits to hear and try any complaint or information;

"transfer" (移交) refers to the transfer of a charge to the District Court.
(G.N.A. 91 of 1960)

"authorized clerk" (獲授權書記)

"magistracy" (裁判法院)

"transfer" (移交)