Section 4: Jurisdiction in the Island of Mauritius
consolidated text (as at 2000). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
4. Jurisdiction in the Island of Mauritius
(1) In any case in respect of an offence committed, or a cause of action
arising, in Agaléga, the Visiting Magistrate may exercise his jurisdiction either
in Agaléga or in the Island of Mauritius, or partly in Agaléga and partly in the
Island of Mauritius.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Visiting Magistrate may make
an order and take all necessary measures for the attendance in the Island of
Mauritius of any witness who is a resident of Agaléga.
(3) For the purpose of exercising his jurisdiction, the Visiting Magistrate
shall hold his Court—
(a) in the Island of Mauritius, in the building designated for the
District Court of Port Louis; and
(b) in Agaléga, in a building designated by the Chief Justice.