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The Criminal Procedure Act

This section sets out the procedure to be used for the trial of offences. 5. Overriding objective. part ii PROCEDURE RELATING TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS A. - Arrest, Escape, Recapture, Search Warr…

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“This section sets out the procedure to be used for the trial of offences.”

This section sets out the procedure to be used for the trial of offences. 5. Overriding objective. part ii PROCEDURE RELATING TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS A. - Arrest, Escape, Recapture, Search Warrants and Seizure (a) Preliminary Provisions This section concerns a person who is under restraint and in lawful custody. This Part applies to police officers. This section concerns a duty to give information about crimes and sudden deaths.

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Provision 169Offence 27Amendment 2Commencement
§ 4Procedure to be adopted for trial of offencesOffence

This section sets out the procedure to be used for the trial of offences.

4. Procedure to be adopted for trial of offences.
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§ 5Overriding objectiveProvision

5. Overriding objective. part ii PROCEDURE RELATING TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS A. - Arrest, Escape, Recapture, Search Warrants and Seizure (a) Preliminary Provisions

5. Overriding objective. part ii PROCEDURE RELATING TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS A. - Arrest, Escape, Recapture, Search Warrants and Seizure (a) Preliminary Provisions
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part ii

§ 6When person is under restraint and in lawful custodyProvision

This section concerns a person who is under restraint and in lawful custody.

6. When person is under restraint and in lawful custody.
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§ 7Application of this Part to police officersProvision

This Part applies to police officers.

7. Application of this Part to police officers.
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§ 8Duty to give information on crimes and sudden deathsProvision

This section concerns a duty to give information about crimes and sudden deaths.

8. Duty to give information on crimes and sudden deaths.
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§ 11Section 11Offence

This provision text only shows headings about inquiries into deaths, reporting information about an offence orally or in writing, police investigations, arrests, and warrants of arrest.

11. Inquiries into deaths. Information relating to commission of offence to be given orally or in writing. Investigation by police officer. (b) Arrests and Warrant of Arrest
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§ 12Arrest, how madeProvision

This source only shows the headings for Section 12 (“Arrest, how made”) and Section 13 (“No unnecessary restraint”).

12. Arrest, how made. 13. No unnecessary restraint.
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§ 15Arrest by police officer without warrantProvision

This section is about arrest by a police officer without a warrant.

15. Arrest by police officer without warrant.
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§ 16Procedure where police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrantProvision

Section 16 is titled “Procedure where police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.”

16. Procedure where police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.
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§ 19Magistrate may arrest person for offence committed in his presenceOffence

A magistrate may arrest a person if the offence is committed in the magistrate’s presence.

19. Magistrate may arrest person for offence committed in his presence.
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§ 20Right of entry into any place in order to effect arrestProvision

This provision concerns a right of entry into any place to effect an arrest.

20. Right of entry into any place in order to effect arrest.
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§ 21Power to break out of any place for purposes of liberationProvision

This section concerns a power to break out of a place for purposes of liberation.

21. Power to break out of any place for purposes of liberation.
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§ 22Use of force in making arrestProvision

Section 22 is titled “Use of force in making arrest.”

22. Use of force in making arrest. 39 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023]
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§ 23Certain arrests not to be taken to be unlawfulProvision

This section is titled “Certain arrests not to be taken to be unlawful.”

23. Certain arrests not to be taken to be unlawful.
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§ 24Person to be informed of grounds of arrestProvision

This section concerns informing a person of the grounds of arrest.

24. Person to be informed of grounds of arrest.
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§ 26Power of police to detain and search vehicles, etcProvision

This section concerns police powers to detain and search vehicles.

26. Power of police to detain and search vehicles, etc.
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§ 29Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etcProvision

This section is titled “Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc.”

29. Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc.
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§ 31Disposal of persons arrested by police officerProvision

This section is titled “Disposal of persons arrested by police officer.”

31. Disposal of persons arrested by police officer.
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§ 32Disposal of persons arrested by private personsProvision

Section 32 concerns the disposal of persons arrested by private persons.

32. Disposal of persons arrested by private persons.
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§ 34Police to report apprehensionsProvision

Section heading on police reporting apprehensions, with a subheading on escape and retaking.

34. Police to report apprehensions. (c) Escape and Retaking
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§ 36Provisions of sections 20 and 21 apply to arrest under section 35Provision

Sections 20 and 21 apply to arrests made under section 35.

36. Provisions of sections 20 and 21 apply to arrest under section 35.
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§ 37Duty to assist magistrate or police officer in prevention of escapeProvision

This section concerns assisting a magistrate or police officer to prevent an arrested person from escaping.

37. Duty to assist magistrate or police officer in prevention of escape of arrested person.
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§ 38Compensation for injuries, losses or death resulting from assisting police, etcProvision

Section title only; no operative rule is stated in the provided text.

38. Compensation for injuries, losses or death resulting from assisting police, etc. (d) Search Warrants and Seizure
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§ 39Power to issue search warrant or authorise searchProvision

This section is about the power to issue a search warrant or authorize a search.

39. Power to issue search warrant or authorise search.
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§ 44Persons in charge of closed places to allow ingress and egressProvision

This section concerns persons in charge of closed places and access in and out of those places.

44. Persons in charge of closed places to allow ingress and egress.
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§ 46Provisions applicable to search warrantsOffence

This section concerns provisions applicable to search warrants.

46. Provisions applicable to search warrants. B. - Powers and Duties of Police Officers when Investigating Offences (a) Preliminary Provisions
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§ 47Requirement to furnish name and addressProvision

This section concerns a requirement to furnish a name and address.

47. Requirement to furnish name and address.
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§ 48Police to prevent breaches of peaceProvision

This section is about police preventing breaches of peace, and includes a heading on the duration of custodial investigation by police.

48. Police to prevent breaches of peace. (b) Duration of Custodial Investigation by Police
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§ 49Restriction on questioning person, etcProvision

This section is titled “Restriction on questioning person, etc.”

49. Restriction on questioning person, etc.
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§ 50When person not to be taken under restraintProvision

Only the section heading is provided; no operative rule text is available.

50. When person not to be taken under restraint.
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§ 51Periods available for interviewing personsProvision

This section concerns the periods available for interviewing persons.

51. Periods available for interviewing persons.
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§ 52Where custodial investigation cannot be completed within four hoursProvision

This section concerns what applies when a custodial investigation cannot be completed within four hours.

52. Where custodial investigation cannot be completed within four hours. 40 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] (c) Duties when Interviewing Suspects
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§ 54Persons under restraint to be informed of rightsProvision

Persons under restraint are to be informed of their rights.

54. Persons under restraint to be informed of rights.
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§ 55Communication with lawyer, relative or friendProvision

Section title: communication with a lawyer, relative, or friend.

55. Communication with lawyer, relative or friend.
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§ 56Treatment of persons under restraintProvision

Section 56 is titled “Treatment of persons under restraint.”

56. Treatment of persons under restraint.
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§ 57Special duties when interviewing childrenProvision

This section concerns special duties when interviewing children, including recording the interview.

57. Special duties when interviewing children. (d) Recording of Interview
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§ 59Statements by suspectsProvision

This section is titled “Statements by suspects” and refers to identification parades as an investigative action.

59. Statements by suspects. (e) Other Investigative Actions Identification parades.
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§ 60Power to take fingerprints, photos, etc., of suspectsProvision

This section concerns a power to take fingerprints, photos, and similar records of suspects.

60. Power to take fingerprints, photos, etc., of suspects.
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§ 62Persons convicted on mistaken identity to be compensatedProvision

People convicted because of mistaken identity are to be compensated.

62. Persons convicted on mistaken identity to be compensated.
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§ 63Minister to make regulations for identification parades, etcProvision

The Minister has power to make regulations about identification parades and related matters.

63. Minister to make regulations for identification parades, etc.
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§ 64Medical examinationProvision

Section 64 is titled “Medical examination” and appears under “Release and Bail.”

64. Medical examination. (f) Release and Bail
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§ 70Breaches of conditions of bailOffence

This section is about breaches of bail conditions.

70. Breaches of conditions of bail. part iii PREVENTION OF OFFENCES (a) Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
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part iii

§ 71Powers of magistrate to require persons to execute bondsProvision

A magistrate has power to require persons to execute bonds.

71. Powers of magistrate to require persons to execute bonds.
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§ 72Security for good behavior from persons disseminating seditious matterProvision

Section title: security for good behavior from persons disseminating seditious matter.

72. Security for good behavior from persons disseminating seditious matter.
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§ 73Security for good behavior from suspected personsProvision

This section is titled “Security for good behavior from suspected persons.”

73. Security for good behavior from suspected persons.
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§ 74Security for good behavior from habitual offendersProvision

This section concerns security for good behavior from habitual offenders.

74. Security for good behavior from habitual offenders.
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§ 76Procedure in respect of person present in courtProvision

This section is about procedure for a person who is present in court.

76. Procedure in respect of person present in court.
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§ 77Procedure in respect of person not present in courtProvision

This section is about the procedure for a person who is not present in court.

77. Procedure in respect of person not present in court.
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§ 78Copy of order to accompany summons or warrantProvision

This section concerns a copy of an order that must accompany a summons or warrant.

78. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.
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§ 79Power to dispense with personal attendanceProvision

This section gives a power to dispense with personal attendance.

79. Power to dispense with personal attendance.
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§ 82Discharge of person informed againstProvision

Section 82 is titled “Discharge of person informed against” and refers to inquiry as to the truth of the information.

82. Discharge of person informed against. Inquiry as to truth of information. 41 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] (b) Proceedings Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security
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§ 83Commencement of period for which security is requiredCommencement

This section is titled “Commencement of period for which security is required.”

83. Commencement of period for which security is required.
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§ 86Procedure on failure to give securityProvision

This section is about the procedure to follow when security is not given.

86. Procedure on failure to give security.
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§ 87Power to release persons imprisoned for failure to give securityProvision

This section gives power to release persons imprisoned for failure to give security.

87. Power to release persons imprisoned for failure to give security.
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§ 89Discharge of suretiesProvision

This section concerns the discharge of sureties in criminal proceedings and refers to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

89. Discharge of sureties. part iv CONTROL OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS A. - The Director of Public Prosecutions
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part iv

§ 92Power of Director of Public Prosecutions to enter nolle prosequiProvision

The Director of Public Prosecutions has the power to enter nolle prosequi.

92. Power of Director of Public Prosecutions to enter nolle prosequi.
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§ 93Delegation of power by Director of Public ProsecutionsProvision

Section title: delegation of power by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

93. Delegation of power by Director of Public Prosecutions.
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§ 94Criminal information by Director of Public ProsecutionsProvision

This section concerns criminal information by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

94. Criminal information by Director of Public Prosecutions.
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§ 95Offences by foreigners committed within territorial waters to be prosecutedOffence

Offences by foreigners in territorial waters may be prosecuted only with the Director of Public Prosecutions’ leave.

95. Offences by foreigners committed within territorial waters to be prosecuted only with leave of Director of Public Prosecutions. B - Appointment of Public Prosecutors and Conduct of Prosecutions
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§ 99Withdrawal from prosecution in trials before subordinate courtsProvision

This section is titled “Withdrawal from prosecution in trials before subordinate courts.”

99. Withdrawal from prosecution in trials before subordinate courts.
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§ 100Permission to conduct prosecution and title of summary proceedingsProvision

This section is titled “Permission to conduct prosecution and title of summary proceedings.”

100. Permission to conduct prosecution and title of summary proceedings. part v INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS A.- Process to Compel the Appearance of Accused Persons (a) Summons
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part v

§ 103Service where person summoned cannot be foundProvision

Section title: service when a summoned person cannot be found.

103. Service where person summoned cannot be found.
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§ 104Procedure where service cannot be personally effectedProvision

Procedure where service cannot be personally effected.

104. Procedure where service cannot be personally effected.
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§ 107Appearance by corporation and plea of not guilty to be enteredProvision

This section concerns what happens when a corporation’s representative does not appear, including entering a plea of not guilty.

107. Appearance by corporation and plea of not guilty to be entered when representative does not appear.
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§ 108Service outside local limits of jurisdictionProvision

Section heading only: service outside local limits of jurisdiction.

108. Service outside local limits of jurisdiction. 42 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023]
Section 108Verify source
§ 109Proof of service when serving officer not presentProvision

Section title only: “Proof of service when serving officer not present.”

109. Proof of service when serving officer not present.
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§ 110Appearance by corporationProvision

Section title only: “Appearance by corporation. (b) Warrant of Arrest.”

110. Appearance by corporation. (b) Warrant of Arrest
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§ 113Form, contents and duration of warrant of arrestProvision

This section concerns the form, contents, and duration of a warrant of arrest.

113. Form, contents and duration of warrant of arrest.
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§ 114Power to direct security to be takenProvision

This provision is titled as a power to direct that security be taken.

114. Power to direct security to be taken.
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§ 116Warrant may be directed to landholders, etcProvision

A warrant may be directed to landholders.

116. Warrant may be directed to landholders, etc.
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§ 117Execution of warrant directed to police officerProvision

This section concerns execution of a warrant directed to a police officer.

117. Execution of warrant directed to police officer.
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§ 118Notification of substance of warrantProvision

This section is titled “Notification of substance of warrant.”

118. Notification of substance of warrant.
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§ 119Person arrested to be brought before court without delayProvision

A person who is arrested must be brought before a court without delay.

119. Person arrested to be brought before court without delay.
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§ 120Where warrant of arrest may be executedProvision

This section concerns where a warrant of arrest may be executed.

120. Where warrant of arrest may be executed.
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§ 121Forwarding of warrants for execution outside jurisdictionProvision

This section is about forwarding warrants for execution outside the jurisdiction.

121. Forwarding of warrants for execution outside jurisdiction.
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§ 122Procedure in case of warrant directed to police officer for execution outsideProvision

122. Procedure in case of warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.

122. Procedure in case of warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.
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§ 123Procedure on arrest of person outside jurisdictionProvision

Section 123 is titled “Procedure on arrest of person outside jurisdiction.”

123. Procedure on arrest of person outside jurisdiction.
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§ 124Section 124Provision

Section 124 is titled “Irregularities in warrants” and appears under miscellaneous provisions regarding process.

124. Irregularities in warrants. (c) Miscellaneous Provisions Regarding Process
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§ 126Arrest for breach of bond for appearanceProvision

Section 126 concerns arrest for breach of bond for appearance.

126. Arrest for breach of bond for appearance.
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§ 127Power of court to order prisoner to be brought before itProvision

The court has power to order a prisoner to be brought before it.

127. Power of court to order prisoner to be brought before it.
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§ 128Provisions of this Part generally applicable to summonses and warrantsProvision

This section is about provisions in this Part that apply to summonses and warrants, and about the powers of justices of peace.

128. Provisions of this Part generally applicable to summonses and warrants; and powers of justices of peace. B. - Proceedings (a) Making a Complaint Institution of proceedings.
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§ 130Power of magistrate to reject complaint or formal chargeProvision

This section gives a magistrate power to reject a complaint or formal charge.

130. Power of magistrate to reject complaint or formal charge.
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§ 132Section 132Provision

Section heading referring to the issue of summons or warrants and the formal charge.

132. Issue of summons or warrants. (b) The Formal Charge
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§ 135Offences to be specified in charge with necessary particularsOffence

A charge for an offence must include the necessary particulars.

135. Offences to be specified in charge with necessary particulars.
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§ 139Case of two or more persons chargedProvision

This section is titled “Case of two or more persons charged” and refers to joinder of counts and joinder of two or more accused in one charge or information.

139. Case of two or more persons charged. Joinder of counts in charge or information. Joinder of two or more accused in one charge or information. 43 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] (c) Previous Conviction or Acquittal
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§ 140Persons convicted or acquitted not to be tried again for same offenceOffence

A person who has been convicted or acquitted must not be tried again for the same offence.

140. Persons convicted or acquitted not to be tried again for same offence.
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§ 141Person may be tried again for separate offencesOffence

A person may be tried again for separate offences.

141. Person may be tried again for separate offences.
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§ 142Consequences supervening or not known at time of former trialProvision

Section heading only: “Consequences supervening or not known at time of former trial.”

142. Consequences supervening or not known at time of former trial.
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§ 143Where original court was not competent to try subsequent chargeProvision

This section concerns cases where the original court was not competent to try a later charge.

143. Where original court was not competent to try subsequent charge.
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§ 144Previous conviction, how provedProvision

This section concerns how a previous conviction is proved and mentions compelling witnesses to attend.

144. Previous conviction, how proved. (d) Compelling Attendance of Witnesses
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§ 146Warrant for witness who disobeys summonsProvision

This provision is titled “Warrant for witness who disobeys summons.”

146. Warrant for witness who disobeys summons.
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§ 147Warrant for witness in first appearanceProvision

This provision concerns a warrant for a witness at first appearance.

147. Warrant for witness in first appearance.
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§ 148Mode of dealing with witness arrested under warrantProvision

Section 148 concerns the mode of dealing with a witness who has been arrested under a warrant.

148. Mode of dealing with witness arrested under warrant.
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§ 149Power of court to order prisoner to be brought up for examinationProvision

The court may order a prisoner to be brought up for examination.

149. Power of court to order prisoner to be brought up for examination.
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§ 150Penalty for non-attendance of witnessOffence

This provision is titled “Penalty for non-attendance of witness.”

150. Penalty for non-attendance of witness. (e) Provisions as to Bail, Recognisances and Bonds
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§ 152Power of High Court to vary terms of bail by lower courtProvision

The High Court may vary the terms of bail set by a lower court.

152. Power of High Court to vary terms of bail by lower court.
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§ 153Change of circumstances after grant of bailProvision

Section heading: Change of circumstances after grant of bail.

153. Change of circumstances after grant of bail.
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§ 157Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficientProvision

This section gives a power to order sufficient bail when the bail first taken is insufficient.

157. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.
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§ 160Person bound by recognisance absconding or breaking condition of bailProvision

A person bound by recognisance who absconds or breaks a bail condition may be arrested.

160. Person bound by recognisance absconding or breaking condition of bail may be arrested.
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§ 161Person absconding or breaking condition of bail not to be consideredProvision

A person who absconds or breaks a bail condition is not to be considered for further bail.

161. Person absconding or breaking condition of bail not to be considered for further bail.
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§ 162Punishment for breaking conditions of bail or for non- appearanceProvision

This section concerns punishment for breaking bail conditions or failing to appear.

162. Punishment for breaking conditions of bail or for non- appearance.
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§ 164Appeal from and revision of ordersProvision

This section is about appeals from and revision of orders.

164. Appeal from and revision of orders.
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§ 165Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognisancesProvision

This section gives a power to direct levy of an amount due on certain recognisances.

165. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognisances.
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§ 166Reconciliation in certain casesProvision

Section 166 is titled “Reconciliation in certain cases.”

166. Reconciliation in certain cases. PART VI TRIALS GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRIALS A. - Powers of Courts (a) Powers Generally
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PART VI

§ 168Offences under laws other than Penal CodeOffence

Section heading: offences under laws other than the Penal Code.

168. Offences under laws other than Penal Code. 44 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023]
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§ 169Sentences which High Court may passProvision

This section is titled “Sentences which High Court may pass.”

169. Sentences which High Court may pass.
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§ 171Sentences in cases of conviction of two or more offences at one trialOffence

Section 171 concerns sentences where a person is convicted of two or more offences at one trial.

171. Sentences in cases of conviction of two or more offences at one trial.
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§ 172Exclusion of evidence illegally obtainedProvision

This section concerns exclusion of evidence illegally obtained in subordinate courts.

172. Exclusion of evidence illegally obtained. (b) Subordinate Courts
Section 172Verify source
§ 173Sentences which subordinate court may passProvision

This section is about sentences that a subordinate court may pass.

173. Sentences which subordinate court may pass.
Section 173Verify source
§ 177When subordinate court may commit to High Court for sentenceProvision

This provision concerns when a subordinate court may commit a matter to the High Court for sentencing.

177. When subordinate court may commit to High Court for sentence.
Section 177Verify source
§ 178Release on bail pending confirmation and powers of confirming courtProvision

This provision is titled “Release on bail pending confirmation and powers of confirming court.”

178. Release on bail pending confirmation and powers of confirming court. (c) Extended Jurisdiction of Subordinate Courts
Section 178Verify source
§ 182Record and report to be sent to PresidentProvision

Section heading for a rule about records and reports to be sent to the President.

182. Record and report to be sent to President. B. - Trials Generally (a) Place of Inquiry or Trial
Section 182Verify source
§ 183General authority of courts of TanzaniaProvision

This section is titled “General authority of courts of Tanzania.”

183. General authority of courts of Tanzania.
Section 183Verify source
§ 184Power of High Court to inquire into and try offencesOffence

The High Court has power to inquire into and try offences.

184. Power of High Court to inquire into and try offences.
Section 184Verify source
§ 185Place and date of sessions of High CourtProvision

Section 185 is titled “Place and date of sessions of High Court.”

185. Place and date of sessions of High Court.
Section 185Verify source
§ 186Ordinary place of inquiry and trialProvision

Section title only: “Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.”

186. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.
Section 186Verify source
§ 187Trial at place where act done or where consequence of offence ensuedOffence

Section 187 states that trial may take place where the act was done or where the consequence of the offence ensued.

187. Trial at place where act done or where consequence of offence ensued.
Section 187Verify source
§ 188Trial where offence is connected with another offenceOffence

This section concerns trials where one offence is connected with another offence.

188. Trial where offence is connected with another offence.
Section 188Verify source
§ 189Trial where place of offence is uncertainOffence

This section concerns trials where the place of the offence is uncertain.

189. Trial where place of offence is uncertain.
Section 189Verify source
§ 191High Court may decide appropriate court in cases of doubtProvision

The High Court may decide which court is appropriate when there is doubt.

191. High Court may decide appropriate court in cases of doubt.
Section 191Verify source
§ 193Exclusion of children from attending court proceedingsProvision

This section is about excluding children from attending court proceedings.

193. Exclusion of children from attending court proceedings.
Section 193Verify source
§ 194Orders of court on ex-parte application by Director of Public ProsecutionsProvision

This section concerns court orders on an ex-parte application by the Director of Public Prosecutions about transfer of cases.

194. Orders of court on ex-parte application by Director of Public Prosecutions. (b) Transfer of Cases
Section 194Verify source
§ 195Transfer of case where offence committed outside jurisdictionOffence

This section concerns transfer of a case when an offence was committed outside the jurisdiction.

195. Transfer of case where offence committed outside jurisdiction.
Section 195Verify source
§ 196Transfer of cases between magistratesProvision

This section concerns transferring cases between magistrates.

196. Transfer of cases between magistrates.
Section 196Verify source
§ 197Power of High Court to change venueProvision

This section gives the High Court power to change venue in accelerated trial and disposal of cases.

197. Power of High Court to change venue. (c) Accelerated Trial and Disposal of Cases
Section 197Verify source
§ 198Preliminary hearing to determine matters not in disputeProvision

This section is titled “Preliminary hearing to determine matters not in dispute.”

198. Preliminary hearing to determine matters not in dispute.
Section 198Verify source
§ 199Person charged with warrant offence may plead guilty without court appearanceOffence

A person charged with a warrant offence may plead guilty without appearing in court.

199. Person charged with warrant offence may plead guilty without court appearance. 45 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023]
Section 199Verify source
§ 200Procedure where accused desires to plead guilty to non-warrant offenceOffence

This section concerns the procedure when an accused wants to plead guilty to a non-warrant offence or rely on an alibi defence.

200. Procedure where accused desires to plead guilty to non-warrant offence or intends to rely on defence of alibi.
Section 200Verify source
§ 205Procedure for registration of plea agreementProvision

Section 205 concerns the procedure for registration of a plea agreement.

205. Procedure for registration of plea agreement.
Section 205Verify source
§ 206Offences which plea agreements shall not applyOffence

Section heading: offences to which plea agreements do not apply.

206. Offences which plea agreements shall not apply.
Section 206Verify source
§ 207Application to set aside conviction and sentence relating to plea bargainingProvision

This section concerns applications to set aside a conviction and sentence connected to plea bargaining.

207. Application to set aside conviction and sentence relating to plea bargaining.
Section 207Verify source
§ 208Power to make rulesProvision

Section title only: Power to make rules for examination of witnesses (general provisions).

208. Power to make rules. C. - Examination of Witnesses (a) General Provisions
Section 208Verify source
§ 209Power to summon material witness or examine person presentProvision

This section concerns the power to summon a material witness or examine a person who is present.

209. Power to summon material witness or examine person present.
Section 209Verify source
§ 210Evidence to be taken in presence of accusedProvision

This section is titled “Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.”

210. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.
Section 210Verify source
§ 211Evidence may be given in absence of accused in certain casesProvision

Evidence may be given when the accused is absent in certain cases.

211. Evidence may be given in absence of accused in certain cases.
Section 211Verify source
§ 214Procedure where accused is only witness called for defenceProvision

Section heading: procedure where the accused is the only witness called for the defence.

214. Procedure where accused is only witness called for defence.
Section 214Verify source
§ 216Certificate regarding preparation of photographic prints, etc.,Provision

This section says a certificate about preparing photographic prints, etc. is receivable in evidence.

216. Certificate regarding preparation of photographic prints, etc., receivable in evidence.
Section 216Verify source
§ 220Matter or thing duly submitted for examination or analysisProvision

This section is titled “Matter or thing duly submitted for examination or analysis.”

220. Matter or thing duly submitted for examination or analysis.
Section 220Verify source
§ 221Appointment of expertsProvision

This section is about appointing experts and issuing a commission for examining witnesses.

221. Appointment of experts. (b) Issue of Commission for Examination of Witnesses Issue of commission.
Section 221Verify source
§ 225Adjournment of proceedingsInterpretation

This provision is titled “Adjournment of proceedings” and references taking and recording of evidence and interpretation of evidence to the accused or their advocate.

225. Adjournment of proceedings. (c) Taking and Recording of Evidence Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.
Section 225Verify source
§ 226Manner of recording evidence before magistrateProvision

This section concerns the manner of recording evidence before a magistrate.

226. Manner of recording evidence before magistrate.
Section 226Verify source
§ 228Remarks respecting demeanour of witnessProvision

This section concerns remarks about a witness’s demeanour.

228. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
Section 228Verify source
§ 229Procedure in case of minor offencesOffence

This section concerns the procedure for minor offences.

229. Procedure in case of minor offences.
Section 229Verify source
§ 230Conviction or committal where proceedings heard partly by one magistrateProvision

This section is about conviction or committal when proceedings are heard partly by one magistrate and partly by another.

230. Conviction or committal where proceedings heard partly by one magistrate and partly by another.
Section 230Verify source
§ 231Manner of recording evidence in High CourtProvision

This provision is titled "Manner of recording evidence in High Court."

231. Manner of recording evidence in High Court. 46 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] D. - Procedure in Case of the Insanity or Incapacity of an Accused Person
Section 231Verify source
§ 232Prosecutor to give or adduce evidence before inquiry by court asProvision

The prosecutor must give or present evidence before a court inquiry into the accused person’s insanity.

232. Prosecutor to give or adduce evidence before inquiry by court as to insanity of accused.
Section 232Verify source
§ 233Procedure where accused certified as capable of making defenceProvision

This section concerns the procedure when an accused person is certified as capable of making a defence.

233. Procedure where accused certified as capable of making defence.
Section 233Verify source
§ 236Court’s power to inquire into insanityProvision

This section concerns the court’s power to inquire into insanity.

236. Court’s power to inquire into insanity.
Section 236Verify source
§ 237Procedure where accused does not understand proceedingsProvision

Section 237 is titled “Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.”

237. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings. PART VII PROCEDURE IN TRIALS BEFORE SUBORDINATE COURTS (a) Provisions Relating to the Hearing and Determination of Cases
Section 237Verify source

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PART VII

§ 238Non-appearance of complainant at hearingProvision

This section concerns the non-appearance of the complainant at a hearing.

238. Non-appearance of complainant at hearing.
Section 238Verify source
§ 241Abatement of trial in subordinate courtsProvision

This section is about abatement of a trial in subordinate courts.

241. Abatement of trial in subordinate courts.
Section 241Verify source
§ 243Non-appearance of parties after adjournmentProvision

This section concerns what happens when parties do not appear after an adjournment.

243. Non-appearance of parties after adjournment.
Section 243Verify source
§ 244Accused may be convicted and sentenced notwithstanding his absenceProvision

An accused person may still be convicted and sentenced even if absent.

244. Accused may be convicted and sentenced notwithstanding his absence.
Section 244Verify source
§ 245Accused to be called upon to pleadProvision

An accused person is to be called upon to plead.

245. Accused to be called upon to plead.
Section 245Verify source
§ 247Discharge of accused person when no case to answerProvision

This section is about discharging an accused person when there is no case to answer.

247. Discharge of accused person when no case to answer.
Section 247Verify source
§ 251Variance between charge and evidence and amendment of chargeAmendment

Section 251 is titled “Variance between charge and evidence and amendment of charge.”

251. Variance between charge and evidence and amendment of charge.
Section 251Verify source
§ 253Evidence relative to proper sentences or orderProvision

Section 253 concerns evidence relating to proper sentences or order.

253. Evidence relative to proper sentences or order.
Section 253Verify source
§ 254Taking other offences into considerationOffence

This section concerns taking other offences into consideration.

254. Taking other offences into consideration.
Section 254Verify source
§ 255Drawing conviction or acquittal ordersProvision

This provision is titled “Drawing conviction or acquittal orders.”

255. Drawing conviction or acquittal orders.
Section 255Verify source
§ 256Order of dismissal of further chargesProvision

This section is titled “Order of dismissal of further charges.”

256. Order of dismissal of further charges.
Section 256Verify source
§ 257Statements by medical witnessesProvision

This provision is titled “Statements by medical witnesses” and refers to limitations and exceptions relating to trials before subordinate courts.

257. Statements by medical witnesses. (b) Limitations and Exceptions Relating to Trials Before Subordinate Courts
Section 257Verify source
§ 258Limitation of time for summary trials in certain casesProvision

This section concerns the time limit for bringing summary trials in certain cases.

258. Limitation of time for summary trials in certain cases.
Section 258Verify source
§ 259Procedure in case of offence proving unsuitable for summary trialOffence

This section is about what happens when an offence is not suitable for summary trial.

259. Procedure in case of offence proving unsuitable for summary trial. Committal of Accused Persons by Subordinate Courts to the High Court for Trial (a) Provisions Relating to Committal of Accused Persons for Trial to the High Court
Section 259Verify source
§ 261Courts to hold committal proceedingsProvision

Courts to hold committal proceedings.

261. Courts to hold committal proceedings. 47 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023]
Section 261Verify source
§ 264Witnesses for prosecution and defenceProvision

This section concerns witnesses for prosecution and defence.

264. Witnesses for prosecution and defence.
Section 264Verify source
§ 266Accused entitled to copy of proceedingsProvision

An accused person is entitled to a copy of the proceedings.

266. Accused entitled to copy of proceedings.
Section 266Verify source
§ 267Court may bind witness to appear at trialProvision

The court may bind a witness to appear at trial.

267. Court may bind witness to appear at trial.
Section 267Verify source
§ 268Refusal to be bound overProvision

This provision is titled “Refusal to be bound over” and refers to “Preservation of Testimony in Certain Cases.”

268. Refusal to be bound over. (b) Preservation of Testimony in Certain Cases
Section 268Verify source
§ 269Taking deposition of person dangerously ill or unable to attend trialProvision

This section concerns taking the deposition of a person who is dangerously ill or unable to attend trial.

269. Taking deposition of person dangerously ill or unable to attend trial.
Section 269Verify source
§ 271Opportunity for cross-examination and transmission of statementsProvision

This section concerns cross-examination and the transmission of statements.

271. Opportunity for cross-examination and transmission of statements.
Section 271Verify source
§ 272Use of statements in evidenceProvision

This provision concerns the use of statements in evidence in proceedings after committal for trial.

272. Use of statements in evidence. (c) Proceedings after Committal for Trial.
Section 272Verify source
§ 273Transmission of records to High CourtProvision

This section concerns transmission of records to the High Court.

273. Transmission of records to High Court.
Section 273Verify source
§ 274Trial by resident magistrate with extended jurisdictionProvision

Section 274 is titled “Trial by resident magistrate with extended jurisdiction.”

274. Trial by resident magistrate with extended jurisdiction.
Section 274Verify source
§ 276Copy of information and notice of trial to be servedProvision

This section concerns serving a copy of the information and notice of trial.

276. Copy of information and notice of trial to be served.
Section 276Verify source
§ 281Witnesses to be summonedProvision

This section concerns witnesses being summoned and states that the information must be signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

281. Witnesses to be summoned. Information to be signed by Director of Public Prosecutions. PART VIII PROCEDURE IN TRIALS BEFORE THE HIGH COURT (a) Practice and the Mode of Trial
Section 281Verify source

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PART VIII

§ 282Practice of High Court in its criminal jurisdictionProvision

This section is titled “Practice of High Court in its criminal jurisdiction.”

282. Practice of High Court in its criminal jurisdiction.
Section 282Verify source
§ 283Proceedings which may require assessorsProvision

This section is titled “Proceedings which may require assessors.”

283. Proceedings which may require assessors. (b) Assessors
Section 283Verify source
§ 285ExemptionsProvision

No one is exempt from serving as an assessor because of sex or marriage.

285. Exemptions. 286. No exemption by sex or marriage from liability to serve as assessor. (c) Attendance of Assessors
Section 285Verify source
§ 289Objections to summons to serve as assessorProvision

This section concerns objections to a summons to serve as an assessor.

289. Objections to summons to serve as assessor.
Section 289Verify source
§ 290Excuses from attendanceProvision

This section is titled “Excuses from attendance.”

290. Excuses from attendance. 48 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023]
Section 290Verify source
§ 292Penalty for non-attendance of assessorsOffence

This section concerns the penalty for assessors who do not attend arraignment.

292. Penalty for non-attendance of assessors. (d) Arraignment
Section 292Verify source
§ 294Orders for amendment of information, separate trial and postponement of trialAmendment

This section is titled “Orders for amendment of information, separate trial and postponement of trial.”

294. Orders for amendment of information, separate trial and postponement of trial.
Section 294Verify source
§ 296Procedure in case of previous convictionsProvision

This section concerns the procedure in cases involving previous convictions.

296. Procedure in case of previous convictions.
Section 296Verify source
§ 298Plea of autrefois acquit and autrefois convictProvision

This section concerns the plea of autrefois acquit and autrefois convict.

298. Plea of autrefois acquit and autrefois convict.
Section 298Verify source
§ 301Proceedings after plea of “not guilty”Provision

This section concerns proceedings after a not guilty plea.

301. Proceedings after plea of “not guilty”.
Section 301Verify source
§ 302Power to postpone or adjourn proceedingsProvision

This provision gives power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.

302. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.
Section 302Verify source
§ 303Abatement of trial before High CourtProvision

This section concerns abatement of trial before the High Court and selection of assessors.

303. Abatement of trial before High Court. (e) Selection of Assessors
Section 303Verify source
§ 304Rules regarding selection of assessorsProvision

This section concerns rules for selecting assessors.

304. Rules regarding selection of assessors.
Section 304Verify source
§ 306Assessors to attend at adjourned sittingsProvision

This section is titled “Assessors to attend at adjourned sittings.”

306. Assessors to attend at adjourned sittings. (f) Case for the Prosecution
Section 306Verify source
§ 308Additional witnesses for prosecutionProvision

This section concerns additional witnesses for prosecution.

308. Additional witnesses for prosecution.
Section 308Verify source
§ 309Cross-examination of witnesses for prosecutionProvision

This section is about cross-examining prosecution witnesses.

309. Cross-examination of witnesses for prosecution.
Section 309Verify source
§ 312Close of case for prosecutionProvision

This provision is headed “Close of case for prosecution” and refers to the defence stage.

312. Close of case for prosecution. (g) Case for the Defence
Section 312Verify source
§ 316Where accused person does not give evidenceProvision

Section heading about what happens where an accused person does not give evidence at the close of hearing.

316. Where accused person does not give evidence. (h) Close of Hearing
Section 316Verify source
§ 317Delivery of opinion by assessors and giving of judgmentProvision

This section is about assessors delivering their opinion and the giving of judgment.

317. Delivery of opinion by assessors and giving of judgment.
Section 317Verify source
§ 318Conviction where proceedings heard partly by one judge and partly by anotherProvision

Section heading for conviction where proceedings were heard partly by one judge and partly by another.

318. Conviction where proceedings heard partly by one judge and partly by another. 49 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] PART IX CONVICTIONS, JUDGMENT, SENTENCES AND THEIR EXECUTION IN THE SUBORDINATE COURTS AND HIGH COURT A. - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Convictions
Section 318Verify source

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PART IX

§ 319Where offence proved is included in offence chargedOffence

This section concerns situations where an offence proved is included in the offence charged.

319. Where offence proved is included in offence charged.
Section 319Verify source
§ 320Person charged with offence may be convicted of attemptOffence

A person charged with an offence may be convicted of attempting it.

320. Person charged with offence may be convicted of attempt.
Section 320Verify source
§ 321Alternative verdicts in various charges involving homicide of childrenProvision

This section concerns alternative verdicts in charges involving the homicide of children.

321. Alternative verdicts in various charges involving homicide of children.
Section 321Verify source
§ 322Alternative verdicts under Road Traffic Act in certain manslaughter casesProvision

Section 322 is titled “Alternative verdicts under Road Traffic Act in certain manslaughter cases.”

322. Alternative verdicts under Road Traffic Act in certain manslaughter cases.
Section 322Verify source
§ 323Alternative verdicts in charges of rape and kindred offencesOffence

This section concerns alternative verdicts in charges of rape and related offences.

323. Alternative verdicts in charges of rape and kindred offences.
Section 323Verify source

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