Section 132: Judgment in presence of accused
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132. Judgment in presence of accused
(1) Where an accused is convicted of a crime punishable by a custodial
sentence, or of a misdemeanour punishable otherwise than by a simple fine,
judgment shall not be pronounced against him, unless he is in Court at the
time, and does not allege any matter sufficient in law to arrest or bar
judgment.
(2) Where the accused is in custody, he shall be brought up by order of
the Court.
[S. 132 amended by Act 31 of 1995.]