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CHECKLIST
1. Decision to adjourn is within the discretion of the Magistrate. Court
of Appeal will only interfere if Magistrate is plainly wrong.
2. Pay great attention to the need for expedition in the prosecution of
criminal proceedings.
3. When adjournment sought by the prosecution Magistrate must
consider the interest of defendant and interest of the public.
4. Where adjournment sought by defendant Magistrate must consider
whether if not granted, he will be able to fully pursue his defence.
