Queensland Consolidated Acts

JUSTICES ACT 1886 - SECT 48

If at the hearing of a complaint, it appears to the justices that—

(a) there is a defect therein, in substance or in form, other than a noncompliance with the provisions of section 43; or

(b) there is a defect in any summons or warrant to apprehend a defendant issued upon such complaint; or

(c) there is a variance between such complaint, summons or warrant and the evidence adduced at the hearing in support thereof;

then—

(d) if an objection is taken for any such defect or variance—the justices shall; or

(e) if no such objection is taken—the justices may;

make such order for the amendment of the complaint, summons or warrant as appears to them to be necessary or desirable in the interests of justice.