Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008)Chapter 3 : Written Notice, Summons and Arrest17. Methods of securing attendance of child at preliminary inquiry |
| (1) | The methods of securing the attendance of a child at a preliminary inquiry are— |
| (a) | a written notice, as provided for in section 18; |
| (b) | a summons, as provided for in section 19; or |
| (c) | arrest, as provided for in section 20. |
| (2) | Where circumstances permit, a police official should obtain guidance from the Director of Public Prosecutions or a prosecutor on whether or not the child is required to attend a preliminary inquiry and, if so, the manner in which the child's attendance should be secured. |